Description
Requirements and Tolerances
Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 4-9
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Water Requirements: Moderate, consistent moisture
Soil Type: Well-drained
Soil pH: 4.5-6.5
Plant Spacing: 20-30′ apart
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Chilling Hours: None
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Physical Characteristics
Rootstock: From Seed
Plant Size: 60-100′ tall, 25-35′ wide
Growth Habit: Pyramidal
Foliage Color: Dark green
Bloom Time: March-April
Flower Color: Yellow
Pine Nut Size: Pine Nut Flavor: Pine Nut Color and Appearance
Growth and Reproduction
Growth Rate: Moderate
Years to Bear: 10-20
Lifespan: 150-200 years
Pollination Requirements: Monoecious
Pollination Mechanisms: Wind
Harvest Time: September-October
Yield & Storage: Low, store in a cool, dry place
Disease Resistance
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: Eastern United States
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Daniel A. (Verified Customer) –
These looked healthy, but concerned about brown tips on the end of some needles.
Daniel A. (Verified Customer) –
Trees looked healthy, but had several brown tips.