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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 8–10Type Conifer, TreeClimate 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

Type
Conifer, Tree
Family
Pinaceae
Climate
Arid

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Jelecote Pine, Mexican Pine (Pinus Patula) — consider its ultimate size and potential shade implications
Jelecote Pine, Mexican Pine (Pinus Patula) — also commonly referred to as the Mexican Pine or by its scientific name
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) — adding a rugged aesthetic that contrasts elegantly with its bright green needles
Jelecote Pine, Mexican Pine (Pinus Patula) — with a canopy spread of approximately 15 to 30 feet
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) — typically about 8 to 12 inches in length
Jelecote Pine, Mexican Pine (Pinus Patula) — offering year-round interest and grandeur
Jelecote Pine, Mexican Pine (Pinus Patula) — Its branches are characterized by a sweeping
Jelecote Pine, Mexican Pine (Pinus Patula) — This species prefers well-drained, acidic soils and thrives in USDA zones 7-10
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