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Jelecote Pine, Mexican Pine

Pinus Patula

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Overview

The Pinus patula, commonly called Mexican Weeping Pine or Jelecote Pine, is a slender evergreen reaching up to 100 feet tall with a spread of 15-30 feet. Its distinctive pendulous branches bear bright green, flexible needles about 6-12 inches long, arranged in fascicles of three. This species prefers well-drained, acidic soils and thrives in USDA zones 7-10. Ideal for creating vertical accents in large landscapes, it radiates a graceful, soft aesthetic.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 8–10Climate Arid
Jelecote Pine, Mexican Pine (Pinus Patula) — commonly called Mexican Weeping Pine or Jelecote Pine

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Pinaceae
Climate
Arid

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Jelecote Pine, Mexican Pine (Pinus Patula) — commonly called Mexican Weeping Pine or Jelecote Pine; flexible needles about 6-12 inches long
Jelecote Pine, Mexican Pine (Pinus Patula) — is a slender evergreen reaching up to 100 feet tall with a spread of 15-30 feet; with a canopy spread of
Jelecote Pine, Mexican Pine (Pinus Patula) — Its distinctive pendulous branches bear bright green; consider its ultimate size and potential shade implications
Jelecote Pine, Mexican Pine (Pinus Patula) — flexible needles about 6-12 inches long; commonly called Mexican Weeping Pine or Jelecote Pine
Jelecote Pine, Mexican Pine (Pinus Patula) — arranged in fascicles of three; also commonly referred to as the Mexican Pine or by its scientific name
Jelecote Pine, Mexican Pine (Pinus Patula) — This species prefers well-drained, acidic soils and thrives in USDA zones 7-10; typically about 8 to 12 inches in
Jelecote Pine, Mexican Pine (Pinus Patula) — Ideal for creating vertical accents in large landscapes, it radiates a graceful, soft aesthetic; this pine can be
Jelecote Pine, Mexican Pine (Pinus Patula) — also commonly referred to as the Mexican Pine or by its scientific name; arranged in fascicles of three
Jelecote Pine, Mexican Pine (Pinus Patula) — is a distinctive and attractive conifer native to the high elevation regions of Mexico; this tree makes a
Jelecote Pine, Mexican Pine (Pinus Patula) — Boasting a height that reaches anywhere between 65 to 100 feet at maturity; it is an excellent choice for

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