Pinus sabiniana

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Foothill, Gray or Digger Pine

 
California Native Plant
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Betsy Thompson

 

Description

This ornamental evergreen grows to form one or two forks, and reaches maturity with a thin crown and small, drooping branches. Although it can withstand drought, the foliage becomes much richer when it is properly irrigated. Pines are highly combustible plants.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

 

Height Range

25-40', 40-60'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree

 

Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

Background

 

Special Uses

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Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.