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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

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SelecTree. "Pinus montezumae Tree Record." 1995-2012. Jun 19, 2013.
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