Pinus torreyana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Parry ex. Carrière
Source:
wcs
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Traité Gén. Conif. 326. (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481576
Common Names
- Pino di Torreyana
- Pino di Torreyan
- Pino di Torreyani
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus torreyana (also called Torrey Pine, among many other common names) is a coniferous evergreen tree native to the southwestern United States. It has a pyramidal shape and grows up to 20 m tall. Its bark is reddish-brown and scaly, and its needles are in bundles of three, 5-10 cm long. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in coastal regions and dry, sandy woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus torreyana is often used as an ornamental tree and is also used for timber. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pinus torreyana sub. insularis J.R.HallerPinus torreyana sub. torreyana
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus torreyana has small yellow-green flowers, small cones and small seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with short needles.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus torreyana is a slow-growing evergreen coniferous tree that can reach heights of up to 25 m. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in the fall or spring. The seed should be stratified for a few months before sowing. The seedlings should be grown in a nursery for a few years before planting out.
Where to Find Pinus torreyana
Pinus torreyana can be found in the western United States, from Oregon to northern California.
Pinus torreyana FAQ
What is the natural range of Pinus torreyana?
Pinus torreyana is native to California.
What type of soil does Pinus torreyana prefer?
Pinus torreyana prefers well-drained, acidic soils.
What is the average height of Pinus torreyana?
Pinus torreyana can reach heights of up to 40 feet.
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
Charles Christopher Parry (1823-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parry' in the authors string.
Élie-Abel Carrière (1818-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carrière' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus torreyana Parry ex. Carrière: Placement according to April 2023 Classification