Pinus Monophylla

Single Leaf Pinyon Pine

Singleleaf Pinyon (Pinus monophylla) is distinguished by needles borne singly along the stems. Their gray-blue color gives the tree a cool, dry-looking texture that differs from the bundled needles of most familiar pines.

Growth is slow, with a broad upright outline developing over time. It makes an unusual specimen for a conifer collection, especially where the individual needles can be inspected at close range.

Choose a sunny position with soil that drains freely. Water during establishment and leave enough room for the branches to develop without crowding.

Size (about 10 years)
• Height: 4 ft
• Width: 2 ft
Measurements are the grower’s approximate ten-year guide; plants can continue growing beyond this size.

Hardiness
• Hardy to USDA Zone 4

Best Uses
• Specimen
• Accent Plant

Plant type

Conifer, Evergreen Tree

Height

10-50'

Width

10-30 '

Hardiness zones

4–10

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Does not flower

Flower color

None

Leaf color

Blue, Gray

Fall color

Green

Fruit color

Brown

Soil

Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Upright

Bark

Rough

Fruit

No

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No

10-year height

4 ft

10-year width

2 ft