southwestern white pine
Pinus strobiformis
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size80 to 100 feet tall20 to 40 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Yellow , brown
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Southwestern white pine (Pinus strobiformis) is a tree for low maintenance landscapes. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average soil of most types. Its blue-green needles are 2 to 5 inches long, and slender branches form a broad, rounded crown. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Wildlife eat the large seeds.
Pairs well with Feather reed grass, Jersey tea, and Lemon thyme.
Native range
AZ, CO, NM, and TX.