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Colorado pinyon pine

Pinus edulis

Colorado pinyon pine (Pinus edulis) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–11a. Mature size 26'–65'. Blooms Apr–May.

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Family
—
Group
tree
Native range
Native to AZ, CA, CO, NM, OK, TX, UT, WY
USDA hardiness
Zones 2a–11a
Mature size
26'–65'
Sun
Part shade
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
Apr–May
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Colorado pinyon pine (Pinus edulis)
Pinus edulis — Colorado pinyon pine. Photo by jotor at Flickr via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Colorado pinyon pine (Pinus edulis) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–11a. Mature size 26'–65'. Blooms Apr–May. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, colorado pinyon pine pairs naturally with: Sugarberry (Celtis laevigata), Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana), Box elder (Acer negundo), Boxelder (Acer negundo var. interius).

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