Pinus monophylla - Single-Leaf Pinyon (Plant) Board Books Cold Hardy to Less than

Cold Hardy to Less than 15 degrees F Distribution Northern Channel Islands (except San Miguel Island) Natural Habitat Gravel

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800 foot Mount Pinos

Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Selected by Roger Raiche near Salt Point (Sonoma Co) and introduced by UC Botanical Garden

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Pinus monophylla - Single-Leaf Pinyon (Plant) Board Books Cold Hardy to Less thanBeautifully shaped, smaller pine common in the California deserts. Edible pine nuts. Slow growing, but very drought tolerant. Does well in rocky soils. Excellent for wildlife, especially birds. Plant Characteristics Family Name Pinaceae Species Name Pinus monophylla Common Name Single Leaf Pinyon Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color None Flowering Months None Evergreen