Pinus holfordiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.B.Jacks.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. III, 93: 152. (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481421
Common Names
- Holford's Pine
- Holford's Pitch Pine
- Pitch Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus holfordiana (also called Holford'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 British Columbia, Canada, south to California, United States, in dry, open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus holfordiana 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 holfordiana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus holfordiana is a species of pine native to the 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 holfordiana
Pinus holfordiana can be found in Mexico, in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Pinus holfordiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus holfordiana?
Pinus holfordiana
What is the common name of Pinus holfordiana?
Holford's Pine
What is the natural range of Pinus holfordiana?
Mexico
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,
References
Albert Bruce Jackson (1876-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.B.Jacks.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus holfordiana A.B.Jacks.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification