Ocote Chino
Pinus oocarpa
- Native to:
- El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Coniferophyta | - Conifers
- Family:
- Pinaceae
- Genus:
- Pinus
- Species:
- Pinus oocarpa
- USDA Symbol:
- PIOO2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 3500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Nantucket pine tip moth (Rhyacionia frustrana)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Thick bark provides fire resistance. Resprouts from epicormic buds after low-intensity fire. Common in fire-maintained pine-oak forests of Central America.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
- pH:
- 5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in nutrient-poor conditions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment. Best results at 20-25°C with light.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI