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Knobcone Pine

Pinus Attenuata

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Overview

The Knobcone Pine (Pinus attenuata) is a resilient conifer, thriving in poor soil and capable of withstanding fire. Mature trees stand between 40-80 feet tall, with tightly closed cones that can require heat to open. Needles grow in fascicles of three and are about 3 to 6 inches long, while bark is deeply furrowed, providing a rugged texture. Ideal for creating naturalistic landscapes and xeriscaping in zones 7-8.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 6–10Type ConiferClimate Arid, Mediterranean
Knobcone Pine (Pinus Attenuata) — Needles grow in fascicles of three and are about 3 to 6 inches long; mature trees stand between 40-80 feet tall, with tightly

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer
Family
Pinaceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean

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Knobcone Pine (Pinus Attenuata) — such as those in a wildfire
Knobcone Pine (Pinus Attenuata) — while bark is deeply furrowed
Knobcone Pine (Pinus Attenuata) — This species typically reaches a height of 20 to 30 feet
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Photograph: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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