SelecTree: Tree Detail
MONTEZUMA PINE
Pinus montezumae
Photo Locations: Ruth Bancroft Garden - Walnut Creek, CA
General Notes
Cones can be up to 12 inches long.
Native to Mexico and Central America.
Family: Pinaceae
Tree Characteristics
Erect, Spreading or Weeping and requires ample growing space.
Conical or Oval Shape.
Has Evergreen foliage.
Height: 50 - 100 feet.
Width: 20 - 28 feet.
Growth Rate: 24 to 36 Inches per Year.
Longevity 50 to 150 years.
Leaves Needle, Blue Green or Dark Green, No Change, Evergreen.
Flowers Inconspicuous. . Has separate male and female flowers on the same tree (monoecious).
Brown or Yellow Cone, Very Large (Over 3.00 inches), fruiting in Winter.
Shading Capacity Rated as Moderately Dense in Leaf.
Litter Issue is Dry Fruit.
Tree Site Conditions & Constraints
Sunset Zones 7 - 9 and 12 - 24.
USDA Hardiness Zones 6 - 8.
Exposure Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Moist to Dry Soil.
Loam or Sand Texture.
Highly Acidic to Highly Alkaline Soil pH.
Seaside Tolerance is Good in Mild Zone.
Pests & Disease Information
Resistant to Verticillium. Susceptible to Aphids, Armillaria and Rust.
Health, Safety & Environmental Concerns
Branch Strength Rated as Medium.
Root Damage Potential Rated as Moderate.
Allergy Health Hazard.
Attracts Birds and Squirrels.
Not Deer Palatable.
Cite this tree:
SelecTree. "Pinus montezumae Tree Record." 1995-2019. Jan 22, 2019.
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