Pinus quadrifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Parl. ex. Sudw.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bull. Div. Forest. U.S.D.A. 14: 17. (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481813
Common Names
- Four-Leaf Pine
- Four-Leaf Pine
- Four-Leaf Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus quadrifolia (also called Parry's Pine, among many other common names) is a species of pine tree native to the southwestern United States. It has a conical shape and grows up to 15 m tall. It is found in the southwestern United States, in the mountains and coastal regions. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry, rocky slopes, open woodlands, and moist, shady ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus quadrifolia is used for timber production, as well as for providing shelter and shade. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus quadrifolia has small yellowish-white flowers with four petals. The seed cones are small and round, with a diameter of 1.5-3 cm. The seedlings are small and conical in shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus quadrifolia is a slow-growing conifer that can reach heights of up to 30 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall and cuttings should be taken in the spring. The cuttings should be placed in a moist medium and kept in a warm environment until they root.
Where to Find Pinus quadrifolia
Pinus quadrifolia is native to the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States and can be found in the states of Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Pinus quadrifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus quadrifolia?
Pinus quadrifolia
What is the common name of Pinus quadrifolia?
Four-leaved pine
What is the natural range of Pinus quadrifolia?
Southern Europe
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
Filippo Parlatore (1816-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parl.' in the authors string.
George Bishop Sudworth (1864-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sudw.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus quadrifolia Parl. ex. Sudw.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification