Southwestern White Pine
Pinus strobiformis
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Coniferophyta | - Conifers
- Family:
- Pinaceae
- Genus:
- Pinus
- Species:
- Pinus strobiformis
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- jun
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow, Brown
Native Range
United States: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas
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
pea moth (Cydia nigricana)
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:
- native to mountainous regions with variable soil types
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are removed from storage and soaked in room temperature water for 12-18 hours, then placed in self-sealing, polyethylene bags and stratified for 45 days at temperatures of 2-4°C (35.6-39.2°F).
Establishment: Seeds are collected from entire cones harvested by hand from trees in mid- to late September. The species is native to south central Arizona and New Mexico, and extends southward along the Sierra Madre Oriental in Mexico.
Source: npn.rngr.net