Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ghiesbrechtii
ID:
482136

Status:
valid

Authors:
hort. ex. Carrière

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Traité Gén. Conif. ed. 426. (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481468



Common Names

  • Ghiesbrechtii Pine
  • Ghiesbrechtii White Pine
  • Ghiesbrechtii Weymouth Pine


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Description

Pinus ghiesbrechtii (also called Ghiesbrecht's Pine, among many other common names) is a species of pine tree found in the western United States and Canada. It is a medium-sized tree with a conical shape and gray-green needles. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pinus ghiesbrechtii is used for timber, fuel, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make paper and pulp products, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pinus ghiesbrechtii is yellowish-green and cone-shaped. Its seeds are small and winged. The seedlings are short and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinus ghiesbrechtii is a species of pine native to the western Himalayas, from northern Pakistan east to western Nepal. It is a medium-sized evergreen tree, growing to 15–25 m tall and with a trunk diameter of up to 1 m. It is an adaptable species, growing in a variety of habitats from sea level to 3,500 m altitude. It can be propagated from seed, and is often used in afforestation projects.

Where to Find Pinus ghiesbrechtii

Pinus ghiesbrechtii is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range.

Pinus ghiesbrechtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinus ghiesbrechtii?

Pinus ghiesbrechtii

What is the common name of Pinus ghiesbrechtii?

Ghiesbrecht's Pine

What is the natural range of Pinus ghiesbrechtii?

Central Asia

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,

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