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| Pinyon, Nut Pine, Colorado Pinyon Pine, Pinyon Pine, New Mexico Pinyon Pine, Two-leaf Pinyon, Two-needle Pinyon Pinus edulis Pinaceae Pinyon grows in west Texas only in the Guadalupe mountains and Sierra Diablo, although it is frequent in the West and is the New Mexico state tree. It generally only has two yellowish green needles but can sometimes be found with three or even one; they are thicker than those of Mexican pinyon (P. cembroides). It is smaller than Mexican pinyon, but similar in that it grows on dry, rocky limestone soils and is drought-tolerant. Its large, edible seeds (pinyon nuts) are soft-shelled, although not as thin as Remote Pinyon's (P. remota). They were a staple of the southwestern Indians, and are widely available today in markets. They are also an important food source for wildlife. Plant Habit or Use: upright conifer small tree Exposure: sun partial sun Flower Color: inconspicuous Blooming Period: spring Fruit Characteristics: short-stocked cone with large scales Height: to 40 ft. Width: to 30 ft. Plant Character: evergreen Heat Tolerance: medium Water Requirements: low Soil Requirements: alkaline Additional Comments:
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