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Jeffrey's Pine (Pinus jeffreyi)

Jeffrey's Pine (Pinus jeffreyi) is a large coniferous tree native to western North America, known for its distinctive blue-green foliage and vanilla-scented bark.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun for best growth.

Watering

Drought-tolerant once established. Water young trees regularly.

Soil

Prefers well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, and rocky types. Tolerant of poor, dry soils.

Temperature

Hardy in a wide range of temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Generally not needed. Use sparingly if growth is poor.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun for best growth.

Tolerates partial shade.

Water

Drought-tolerant once established. Water young trees regularly.

Infrequent watering for mature trees.

Soil

Prefers well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, and rocky types. Tolerant of poor, dry soils.

Temperature

Hardy in a wide range of temperatures.

Tolerates both heat and cold.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Generally not needed. Use sparingly if growth is poor.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

15-30 m

Spread

6-12 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Evergreen

Leaf Color

Blue-green

Leaf Type

Needles

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Synonyms
Pinus deflexa Torr.
Pinus malletii Mottet
Pinus peninsularis (Lemmon) Lemmon
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classPinopsida
  • orderPinales
  • familyPinaceae
  • genusPinus
  • speciesPinus jeffreyi
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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