Status:
valid
Authors:
Engelm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Rep. U.S. Geogr. Surv., Wheeler 6(Botany): 260 (1878 publ. 1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482307
Common Names
- Arizonica Pine
- Arizonica Mountain Pine
- Arizonica Pine Tree
Description
Pinus arizonica (also called Arizona Pinyon, among many other common names) is a species of pine tree in the Pinaceae family. It is a small evergreen tree with blue-green needles and a conical shape. It is native to the southwestern United States, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus arizonica is used for timber, fuel, and ornamental purposes. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pinus arizonica var. stormiae Martínez
Pinus arizonica var. arizonica
Pinus arizonica var. ornelasii (Martínez) ined.
Pinus arizonica var. cooperi Farjon
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus arizonica has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, brown, and winged. The seedlings are small and conical in shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinus arizonica is a species of coniferous tree native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer and rooted in a sandy soil mixture. The tree prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pinus arizonica
Pinus arizonica can be found in Arizona and New Mexico.
Pinus arizonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus arizonica?
Pinus arizonica
What is the common name of Pinus arizonica?
Arizona Pine
What is the natural habitat of Pinus arizonica?
Mountainous regions of the Southwestern United States
Species in the Pinus genus
Pinus kesiya,
Pinus latteri,
Pinus koraiensis,
Pinus krempfii,
Pinus lambertiana,
Pinus jeffreyi,
Pinus jaliscana,
Pinus lawsonii,
Pinus luchuensis,
Pinus lumholtzii,
Pinus luzmariae,
Pinus longaeva,
Pinus leiophylla,
Pinus litvinovii,
Pinus densata,
Pinus densithunbergii,
Pinus densiflora,
Pinus cubensis,
Pinus culminicola,
Pinus dalatensis,
Pinus douglasiana,
Pinus echinata,
Pinus edulis,
Pinus durangensis,
Pinus devoniana,
Pinus contorta,
Pinus coulteri,
Pinus clausa,
Pinus halepensis,
Pinus hartwegii,
Pinus greggii,
Pinus hakkodensis,
Pinus heldreichii,
Pinus hwangshanensis,
Pinus henryi,
Pinus herrerae,
Pinus fenzeliana,
Pinus elliottii,
Pinus engelmannii,
Pinus gerardiana,
Pinus glabra,
Pinus flexilis,
Pinus serotina,
Pinus rzedowskii,
Pinus sabiniana,
Pinus strobiformis,
Pinus squamata,
Pinus sibirica,
Pinus strobus,
Pinus roxburghii,
Species in the Pinaceae family
Abies alba,
Abies amabilis,
Abies balsamea,
Abies beshanzuensis,
Abies borisii-regis,
Abies bracteata,
Abies cephalonica,
Abies chensiensis,
Abies cilicica,
Abies concolor,
Abies delavayi,
Abies densa,
Abies durangensis,
Abies fabri,
Abies fanjingshanensis,
Abies fargesii,
Abies firma,
Abies flinckii,
Abies forrestii,
Abies fraseri,
Abies grandis,
Abies guatemalensis,
Abies hickelii,
Abies hidalgensis,
Abies holophylla,
Abies homolepis,
Abies kawakamii,
Abies koreana,
Abies lasiocarpa,
Abies magnifica,
Abies mariesii,
Abies nebrodensis,
Abies nephrolepis,
Abies nordmanniana,
Abies numidica,
Abies pindrow,
Abies pinsapo,
Abies procera,
Abies recurvata,
Abies religiosa,
Abies sachalinensis,
Abies sibirica,
Abies spectabilis,
Abies squamata,
Abies veitchii,
Abies vejarii,
Abies yuanbaoshanensis,
Abies ziyuanensis,
Abies jaliscana,
Abies phanerolepis,