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California Native Plant

Pinus sabiniana

Foothill, Gray or Digger Pine

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Betsy Thompson

 

Description

This ornamental evergreen grows to form one or two forks, and reaches maturity with a thin crown and small, drooping branches. Although it can withstand drought, the foliage becomes much richer when it is properly irrigated.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Height Range

25-40', 40-60'

Width Range

25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.