Easy to start from seed. Rapid growth for a California native pine. I planted five one-year old saplings in coarse sandy soil in Fresno...Read More, CA. All five have managed to survive 10 years in Fresno's hot summers on the 11" of annual precipitation without summer irrigation.
San Diego, CA (Zone 10a) | November 2004 | neutral
Widowmaker indeed! The cones are large, hard and heavy, so I advise never to stand, sit or lie under one of these trees unless you can ...Read Moresee all the cones and they are green. One of those babies dropping on you from any height (and the trees grow very tall) could really cause some damage. WalterT
This is a beautiful pine tree. Locals say it is also known as the "widow maker," due to its pineapple-size pinecones.
Unf...Read Moreortunately, tens of thousands of Coulters, along with a million other pine trees have died in the San Bernardino mountains of Southern California (Big Bear Lake and Lake Arrowhead). We've been told that the drought and western bark beetle are to blame. I love this pine, but would hesitate to replant it.
Fort Mohave, AZ (Zone 13a) | April 2004 | positive
As you can see from the picture, this 5-gallon Coulter Pine was not in the best shape when I planted it in Yucca Valley (11-02.) Finding...Read More Coulter pines among nursery stock is a challenge! By April 23, 2004, this plant has grown nicely and with a much darker green color. The soil in Yucca Valley is alkaline and dreadfully hard. I planted this tree in an area where California Junipers used to grow, with some compost added in the backfill. It is going to be fine focal point of my front yard in a few more years!
Easy to start from seed. Rapid growth for a California native pine. I planted five one-year old saplings in coarse sandy soil in Fresno...Read More
Widowmaker indeed! The cones are large, hard and heavy, so I advise never to stand, sit or lie under one of these trees unless you can ...Read More
This is a beautiful pine tree. Locals say it is also known as the "widow maker," due to its pineapple-size pinecones.
Unf...Read More
As you can see from the picture, this 5-gallon Coulter Pine was not in the best shape when I planted it in Yucca Valley (11-02.) Finding...Read More
Native pine to Southern California - has some great big pinecones!