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MONTEZUMA PINE
Pinus montezumae
General Notes
Cones can be up to 12 inches long. Native to Mexico and Central America.
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- Pinus montezumae - Pinaceae
- Native To: Mexico and Central America
- Habit: Erect, Spreading or Weeping
and covers an Extensive Area.
Has Evergreen foliage. - Shape: Conical or Oval
- Sunset Zones: 7 - 9 and 12 - 24
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 8
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Water Needs: Moist to Dry Soil
- Soil Type: Loam or Sand
- Soil pH: Highly Acidic to Highly Alkaline
- Seaside Tolerance: Good in Mild Zone
- Height: 50 - 100 feet
- Canopy Width: 20 - 28 feet
- Growth Rate: 24 to 36 Inches per Season
- Longevity: 50 to 150 years
- Leaves: Needle Blue Green or Dark Green. Evergreen.
- Flowers: Inconspicuous Has separate male and female flowers on the same tree (monoecious).
- Cone: Brown or Yellow Very Large (Over 3.00 inches), fruiting in Winter.
- Pest & Disease: Resistant to Texas Root Rot and Verticillium. Susceptible to Aphids, Rust
- Shading Capacity: Rated as Moderately Dense in Leaf
- Branch Strength: Rated as Medium
- Litter Issue: Dry Fruit
- Root Damage Potential: Rated as Moderate
- Health Hazard: Allergy
Cite This Page:
SelecTree. "Pinus montezumae Tree Record." 1995-2012. Jun 19, 2013.
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