Parry Piñon, Four-leaf Nut Pine, Parry Pinyon

Pinusquadrifolia

Family
Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Pinus (PY-nus)
Species
quadrifolia (kwad-ree-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Pinus parryana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Trees
Conifers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Diego, California

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | neutral

Local native here in Southern California. This is a small pine, very densely branched- at first growing conically, but eventually become...Read More

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