Pinus jeffreyi seed

Pinus jeffreyi Jeffrey Pine

The average height of an adult tree is 24-39 m (maximum-61 m). The thickness of the trunk 60-120 cm in diameter; trunk usually straight. Crown widely conical or rounded. The bark is yellow – or light brown, thick with deep irregular cracks, causing the bark has the form of scaly plates of irregular shape; with the smell of lemon and vanilla during the growing season. Large branches are directed upward with expansion; branches are strong (up to 2 cm thick), violet-brown, often grayish-blue, coarser with age. Buds ovate, yellowish-or reddish-brown, 2-3 cm long, not resinous; at the edges of the scales visible fringe.
Needles are collected on 3 in a bunch, expanding, 12-22 cm long, 1.5-2 mm thick, remain on average 4-6 years (less often 2-7 years); slightly curved, gray – or yellow-green, on the sides of the needles are clearly visible white stomatal lines, the edges are finely toothed. At the ends of the needles pointed or strongly narrowed; wrapper 1.5-2.5 cm, has a permanent base. Male spikelets (cones) are pointed-cylindrical, 20-35 mm long, colouring can be yellow, yellow – or violet-brown.

Pinus Jeffreyi
Jeffrey Pine
Botanical name Pinus Jeffreyi
Variety
Common name Jeffrey Pine
Pre-Treatment Required
Zone hardiness cold / warm 7 / 9
Height 170-200′ / 50 – 60 m
Plant type Tree
Vegetation type Evergreen
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Shade
Growth Fast
Soil PH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Loam, sand
Water requirements Average Water
Landscape uses Attractive foliage, North American native, Inconspicuous flowers or blooms.. Bark has vanilla scent.
Leaf / Flower color Green / —