California Foothill Pine
Pinus sabiniana
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Coniferophyta | - Conifers
- Family:
- Pinaceae
- Genus:
- Pinus
- Species:
- Pinus sabiniana
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
Native Range
United States: California, Oregon
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Chionodes sabinianae, Mimosa webworm (Exoteleia burkei), Petrova sabiniana
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Commonly found in foothill regions with poor soil fertility.
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are placed in cold moist stratification for 45 days.
Establishment: P. sabiniana is found from in the foothills of the Cascades and Sierras and coast ranges of California south into lower California. Germination was found to be greater in light than dark.
Source: npn.rngr.net