Pinus edulis, the Colorado pinyon, two-needle piñon, pinyon pine, or simply piñon, [4] is a pine in the pinyon pine group native to the Southwestern United States, used for its edible pine nuts.

Pinus edulis. In: Fire Effects Information System, [Online]. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Fire Sciences Laboratory (Producer).

Drought tolerant and exceptionally hardy, this adaptable North American native is slow growing with a broad, rounded crown. New growth emerges blue-green, then turns a yellowish green. Cones are produced in clusters on very mature trees. Female cones produce edible pine nuts. A picturesque specimen for the rock garden, hillsides, or berms.

Pinus Species: edulis Family: Pinaceae Life Cycle: Perennial Recommended Propagation Strategy: Root Cutting Seed Country Or Region Of Origin: Southwestern USA Fire Risk Rating: high flammability Wildlife Value: This plant supports Imperial Moth (Eacles imperialis) larvae which have one brood per season and appear from April-October in the south.

Pinus edulis, or Pinyon pine, is a small to medium-sized evergreen native to southwestern North America. This resilient tree grows slowly, reaching up to 20 feet (6 meters) in height. It exhibits an irregularly rounded crown that can either spread or be flat-topped, depending on the age of …

Pinyon (Pinus edulis) is a small, drought-hardy, long-lived tree widespread in the southwestern United States. Its common name is derived from the Spanish piñon which refers to the large seed of pino (pine).

Feb 10, 2025 · Description of the evolution, biology, distribution, ecology, and uses of Pinus edulis (common piñon).

Feb 6, 2025 · The Piñon Pine, scientifically named Pinus edulis, is a member of the Pinaceae family, within the genus *Pinus*, subgenus Strobus, section *Parrya*, and subsection *Cembroides*. This classification situates it among the pinyon pines, which are known for their edible seeds or pine nuts.

Mar 7, 2025 · Pinyon Pine (Pinus edulis) Other Names: Pinyon (or Piñon), Two‐leaf Pinyon, Two‐needle Pinyon, Colorado Pinyon Family: Pinaceae (Pine Family) Description: grows up to 10‐20 m tall with trunk diameters up to 80 cm, though most individuals do not grow taller than 3 m in this area. Needle‐like leaves occur in pairs and are 1 inch long.

Away from its native range and the arid southwestern United States more generally, Pinus edulis is rare in cultivation, and for an attractive tree with very tasty nuts and huge cultural significance to Native Americans, this is surprising.