Southwestern White PinePinus strobiformisHeight: 65' average mature height Zones: 5-8 Find my zone Aspect: mostly sun to full sun Watering: needs little to no summer water once established, one or two deep watering cycles per summer Maximum Water: tolerates occasional winter flooding but needs drier soil in the summer Habit: single stem or trunk Foliage: evergreen Native To: AZ, CO, NM, TX
This plant can't be shipped to California, Hawaii, Montana
Size Availability
10 to 14 inches tall - $8.50 each
Bulk Pricing: $7.99 each for 5 or more - 6% off
Ships free with orders of $75!*Packed with a bagged root ball.
18 to 24 inches tall - lightly branched - $20.00 each
Bulk Pricing: $18.00 each for 5 or more - 10% off
Ships free with orders of $75!*Packed with a bagged root ball.
The Southwestern White Pine (also known as the Mexican White Pine, Reflexa Pine, Chihuahuan White Pine, and Ayachuite Pine) grows primarily on high elevation peaks across central Mexico, Arizona, and New Mexico where it forms stout trees with an open branch habit. It is similar to both the Western White Pine (
Pinus monticola
) and Limber Pine (
Pinus flexilis
) and is often considered to be an intermediate relative to both species. It is very drought tolerant and grows well in areas with dry, hot summers. The needles have the distinctive silvery-blue underside of many White Pine species, and they are also significantly softer than those of most other pines.
The cold and heat tolerance listings for this pine vary widely between sources because this species has many isolated populations that are adapted to very different conditions. Our seed source is from the mid elevation northern populations which are typically listed as being hardy to around USDA zone 5, but still have good heat tolerance. If you are looking for more cold hardy trees try the similar species
Pinus monticola
which is winter hardy to zone 4.
Pinus strobiformis - Southwestern White Pine foliage
Source: Commons
Pinus strobiformis - Southwestern White Pine 8 to 12 inch seedlings
Pinus strobiformis - Southwestern White Pine 18-24" trees
Pinus strobiformis - Southwestern White Pine
Source: Commons
Packing Plants For ShippingWe pack our plants depending on the needs of each species and size, most plants ship best with the roots packed in moist sawdust or bark fines but some species don't like root disturbance and are shipped in a soil-less growing media.Excess soil is washed from the roots in preparation for shipping (18-24" White Pines)  Plants are bundled together to fit in boxes  Bundles of plants are secured in long boxes. Plant Sizes 3 gallon Dawn Redwood  Standard quart shrub  Standard 14-18" multi-stem tree size  Standard deep plug pine tree Bamboo Plants Are Shipped In Their ContainersBamboo roots are not flexible and so plants have to be shipped in their containers. These plants are heavier and are shipped separately from bare root plants. Because they are potted they can handle longer transit times so can ship via UPS Ground instead of USPS Air Mail. Potted plants can also be shipped year-round.We regularly top our 1 gallon bamboo plants at 24-30 inches tall throughout the growing season. This results in dense, bushy foliage while allowing for economical shipping. From this size most running species will grow to 5-6 feet tall in the first spring and clumping species will usually grow to 4-5 feet tall.  1 gallon bamboo plants strapped in and ready to be sealed. Unpacking Bare Root PlantsYou will be sent tracking details as soon as your plants are shipped. Unpack your plants as quickly as possible after they are delivered. We use two types of boxes, side-sealing and top-sealing. For boxes that are taped along the whole length you can cut the tape on either side and remove the plant bundles by cutting the tape holding the bundle to the bottom. For boxes that are sealed on the top and bottom, it is easiet to open the bottom of the box (the shipping label is at the top) and pull the bundle of plants out straight out. Check that the box is empty as there can be a second bundle of plants stuck towards the top. A bundle of trees. What if I am not able to plant right away?You can usually leave the plants in their shipping container unopened for 1-2 days if there were no shipping delays and you have received your plants from late November through February. Plants shipped when it is warmer can't stay in their packages for as long.For longer term storage of plants you can pot them up or plant them in rows close together temporarily and then pull them out later in the spring to be planted again. This keeps the roots moist while allowing for air flow to the tops. The roots should have good contact with the soil to ensure they have access to adequate moisture. |
Size Availability
10 to 14 inches tall - $8.50 each
Bulk Pricing: $7.99 each for 5 or more - 6% off
Ships free with orders of $75!*Packed with a bagged root ball.
18 to 24 inches tall - lightly branched - $20.00 each
Bulk Pricing: $18.00 each for 5 or more - 10% off
Ships free with orders of $75!*Packed with a bagged root ball.
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