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| Mexican Pinyon, Pinyon, Nut Pine, Mexican Pinyon Pine Pinus cembroides Pinaceae Mexican pinyon is a handsome tree with a pyramidal shape and rich blue-green needles that grow in bundles of 2 or 3. It grows at altitudes of 4,000-6,000 feet in the southern part of the Trans-Pecos. Mexican pinyon is a tough, drought-resistant tree that tolerates dry rocky soils, but not heavy, wet clays or overwatering. Although it can reach 70 feet, it is more commonly 20 to 30 feet high. Its large seeds (nuts) are edible, but have very hard shells. It is very closely related to remote pinyon, P. remota, but Mexican pinyon usually has a more conical crown, whereas remote pinyon's is more rounded.
Plant Habit or Use: upright conifer Exposure: sun Flower Color: light brown or red cones at end of branches Blooming Period: spring Fruit Characteristics: rounded cones with thick scales, 1 1/2 in. long Height: to 70 ft. Width: to 50 ft. Plant Character: evergreen Heat Tolerance: medium Water Requirements: Soil Requirements: adaptable Additional Comments:
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