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Pinus quadrifolia
Pinus quadrifolia Parl. ex Sudw.
Four-leaf Pinyon, Parry Pinyon
Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Synonym(s): Pinus juarezensis
USDA Symbol: PIQU
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Small resinous tree with spreading rounded crown and low, horizontal branches; often shrubby. A small, pinyon pine with noteable symmetry and neatness. Grows slowly to 20 ft.; rarely any taller. Needles are blue-green and in groups of four.
The edible seeds are not gathered commercially because of the tree's limited distribution. Rodents (especially woodrats), other mammals, and birds consume the small annual crop.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Tree
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Linear
Size Class: 12-36 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableDistribution
USA: CANative Distribution: Rare & local in mts. of s. CA & n. Mex.
Native Habitat: Dry slopes; 2500-5500 ft.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Rocky soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Propagation
Description: Propagate by seed.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Fresh seeds require no treatment; stored seeds need 1 month stratification.
Commercially Avail: yes
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From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
Additional resources
USDA: Find Pinus quadrifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Pinus quadrifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Pinus quadrifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff