Pinus monophylla - Single-Leaf Pinyon (Plant) Board Books

Pinus monophylla - Single-Leaf Pinyon (Plant) Board BooksBeautifully shaped, smaller pine common in the California deserts. Edible pine nuts. Slow growing, but very drought tolerant. Does well in rocky soils. Excellent for wildlife, especially birds. Plant Characteristics Family Name Pinaceae Species Name Pinus monophylla Common Name Single Leaf Pinyon Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color None Flowering Months None Evergreen

Cold Hardy to Less than 15 degrees F Distribution Northern Channel Islands (except San Miguel Island) Natural Habitat Gravel

with several smallish rosettes of spine tipped leaves

Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution Varies Natural Habitat Varies

Plant Characteristics Family Name Rhamnaceae Species Name Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var

apiana and S

Grows well in sun or shade

Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Selected by Roger Raiche near Salt Point (Sonoma Co) and introduced by UC Botanical Garden

February Evergreen/Deciduous Summer deciduous/dormant Height by Width 15ft

Drawing on history

several caterpillars

A nice specimen for bonsai

800 foot Mount Pinos