Two-needle Pinyon
Two-needle Pinyon
Pinus edulis
Plant type:
Tree
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
Moderate
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Alkaline
Salt
Location
Min elevation:
4500
Max elevation:
9000
Counties:
White Pine
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
Low
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
Slow
Germination requirements:
Short lived seeds. Cold stratification recommended. Shading increases germination and establishment.
Reproduction:
Low
Establishment:
Low
Lifespan:
Long
Survival:
Low
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Pollinator habitat
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:
Anderson 2002, Nesom 2000.