Single Leaf Pinyon Pine is the world’s only one needled pine, as in the needles come in 1 per cluster, as opposed to multiples. In many ways it is similar to the Pinyon Pine (Pinus edulis) but differs in growing to a slightly smaller size at maturity, its range extends further north, and its shell is softer and easier to crack than Pinus edulis. It is equally as prized as a food source for its tasty pine nut and is extremely cold hardy and drought tolerant.

Latin Name: Pinus monophylla
Site and Soil: Pinyon pines prefer as full sun as possible.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile.
Hardiness: Single Leaf Pinyon Pine is hardy to -40º F. or below.
Bearing Age: 5 years or more after planting.
Size at Maturity: 20-30 ft. in height.
Bloom Time: Spring
Ripening Time: Fall
Yield: 20+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our Pines have not been bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 4
Sunset Western Zone: 8-9, 12-24, h1
Sunset Northeast Zone: Not listed

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Our favorite West Coast native pine, the California Gray Pine is also known as the foothills pine or ghost pine for its ghostly white and sparse foliage. We grow this one not only for its unique foliage but also its large and tasty nuts that are about as large as the nuts from Italian Stone Pines. Works well in dense plantings because it hardly casts any shade.

Latin Name: Pinus sabiniana
Site and Soil: Our Pine species like full to half-day sun and well- drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile.
Hardiness: Hardy to 0º F. or below.
Bearing Age: 5 years or more after planting.
Size at Maturity: 25-30 ft. in height.
Bloom Time: Spring
Ripening Time: Fall
Yield: 20+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our Pines have not been bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 7
Sunset Western Zone: 8-9, 12-24, h1
Sunset Northeast Zone: Not listed

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A California native and the rarest pine species in the United States, the Torrey Pine grows in a very small area along the San Diego Coast as well as on Santa Rosa and San Miguel islands. Its wild populations were once down to around 100 trees but conservation efforts have restored its them to around 3000 trees. It has become a popular choice for landscape plantings and cultivated specimens have ensured a steady supply of seeds to help protect populations of this unique pine tree. In the wild, they grow on dry sandy soils and will grow very slowly in a contorted pattern due to the constant coastal winds, but in cultivation they grow much more quickly with straight trunks.

Latin Name: Pinus torreyana
Site and Soil: Full to half-day sun and well- drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile.
Hardiness: Italian Stone Pine is hardy to 0º F. or below.
Bearing Age: 5 years or more after planting.
Size at Maturity: 25-30 ft. in height.
Bloom Time: Spring
Ripening Time: Fall
Yield: 20+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our Pines have not been bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 7
Sunset Western Zone: 8-9, 12-24, h1
Sunset Northeast Zone: Not listed

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The Pinyon Stone Pine has been a staple food source for people living in the North American Southwest for thousands of years. In past years the Pinyon Pines of the Great Basin create thousands of pounds of incredibly delicious high quality pine nuts that are highly valued to this day. Slow growing and well adapted to the extreme conditions of the Southwest, the Pinyon Pine is a great nut crop for the xeriscape or wild garden. All it needs is well draining soil, being hardy all the way down to USDA Zone 4! Be sure not to overwater after trees are established as the garden hose can bring about their demise. Likely not adaptable to areas with warm season rain, but worth a try if you have very good drainage. A great tree for the west.

Latin Name: Pinus edulis
Site and Soil: Pinyon pines prefer as full sun as possible.
Pollination Requirements: Pinyon Stone Pine is self-fertile.
Hardiness: Pinyon Stone Pine is hardy to -40º F. or below.
Bearing Age: 5 years or more after planting.
Size at Maturity: 25-30 ft. in height.
Bloom Time: Spring
Ripening Time: Fall
Yield: 20+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our Pines have not been bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 4
Sunset Western Zone: 8-9, 12-24, h1
Sunset Northeast Zone: Not listed

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Italian Stone Pine Nut Tree is an attractive species which is round and bushy when young and develops into a flat-topped, umbrella shaped tree when mature. Its glossy, chestnut brown cones contain abundant, richly flavorful nuts.

Latin Name: Pinus pinea
Site and Soil: Our Pine species like full to half-day sun and well- drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Italian Stone Pine is self-fertile.
Hardiness: Italian Stone Pine is hardy to 0º F. or below.
Bearing Age: 5 years or more after planting.
Size at Maturity: 25-30 ft. in height.
Bloom Time: Spring
Ripening Time: Fall
Yield: 20+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our Pines have not been bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 7
Sunset Western Zone: 8-9, 12-24, h1
Sunset Northeast Zone: Not listed

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