Jeffrey Pine
Pinus jeffreyi
- Native to:
- Mexico, United States
iNaturalist: © zjel (iNaturalist #300300484)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Coniferophyta | - Conifers
- Family:
- Pinaceae
- Genus:
- Pinus
- Species:
- Pinus jeffreyi
- USDA Symbol:
- PIJE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 6100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
- Caterpillars:
- ★★☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Bondia sp., Cydia injectiva, Cydia miscitata, Eucosma bobana, Eucosma ponderosa, jack pine tip moth (Rhyacionia subcervinana), lodgepole needleminer (Coleotechnites milleri), Nantucket pine tip moth (Rhyacionia frustrana), Pandora moth (Coloradia pandora), Ponderosa pine seedworm moth (Cydia piperana), Rhyacionia zozana, Velda pinemoth (Coloradia velda), Menapia White (Neophasia menapia)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Thick bark provides moderate fire resistance; serotinous cones are rare but some populations show fire-adapted traits.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy; sow in well-drained medium.
Pre-treatment: Seeds benefit from cool, moist stratification to break dormancy prior to germination. This can range from 60 to 90 days.
Establishment: There is some variation in the recommended stratification period between protocols. No germination rate provided in the protocols.
Source: npn.rngr.net
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Sheffield's Seed (seeds)