Pinus sabiniana
Foothill, Gray & Digger Pine
Description
This ornamental evergreen grows to form 1 or 2 forks, and quickly reaches 45' tall with a thin crown and small, drooping branches. Although it can withstand drought, the foliage becomes much richer when it is properly irrigated. It prefers full to part sun. Seeds are edible.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
40-60'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Constant
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Park
Special Uses
Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.