Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
herrerae
ID:
482086

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. México 11: 76. (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481418



Common Names

  • Herrera's Pine
  • Herrera's Pitch Pine
  • Pitch Pine


Searching for Pinus herrerae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Pinus herrerae (also called Herrera's pine, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen coniferous tree native to the mountains of western North America. It has a pyramidal shape with a dense crown and grows up to 25 m tall. It is found in the mountains of western North America, from Mexico, south to Guatemala, in dry, open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pinus herrerae is used in the production of paper, plywood, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

Searching for Pinus herrerae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Pinus herrerae is a coniferous evergreen tree native to Mexico. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pinus herrerae

Pinus herrerae can be found in Mexico, in the states of Hidalgo, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Pinus herrerae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinus herrerae?

Pinus herrerae

What is the natural range of Pinus herrerae?

The natural range of Pinus herrerae is the Iberian Peninsula, including Spain and Portugal.

What is the growth rate of Pinus herrerae?

Pinus herrerae has a slow to moderate growth rate of 13-24 inches (33-61 cm) per year.

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,