Pinus coulteri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Don
Source:
wcs
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 17: 440. (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481341
Common Names
- Coulter's Pine
- Coulter's Pine
- Coulter's Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus coulteri (also called Coulter Pine, among many other common names) is a species of conifer in the Pinaceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows in dry, rocky areas with other pines and junipers. It is a small to medium-sized tree, reaching up to 10–20 m tall, with a trunk up to 60 cm diameter.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus coulteri is used for timber production, as an ornamental tree, and for its resin which is used in incense and varnishes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pinus coulteri is a small, yellow, cone-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, winged seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a thin stem and small, needle-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus coulteri is a slow-growing, long-lived tree that can reach up to 30 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be collected in the fall and stored in a cool, dry place until spring. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Pinus coulteri
Pinus coulteri can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to Texas.
Pinus coulteri FAQ
What are the common names of Pinus coulteri?
Common names of Pinus coulteri include Coulter Pine, Bigcone Pine, and Big Cone Pine.
What is the growth habit of Pinus coulteri?
Pinus coulteri is an evergreen tree with a pyramidal growth habit.
What is the climate range of Pinus coulteri?
Pinus coulteri is native to temperate regions, and is tolerant of a wide range of climates.
Species in the Pinus genus
Pinus kesiya, Pinus latteri, Pinus koraiensis, Pinus krempfii, Pinus lambertiana, Pinus jeffreyi, Pinus jaliscana, Pinus lawsonii, Pinus luchuensis, Pinus lumholtzii, Pinus luzmariae, Pinus longaeva, Pinus leiophylla, Pinus litvinovii, Pinus densata, Pinus densithunbergii, Pinus densiflora, Pinus cubensis, Pinus culminicola, Pinus dalatensis, Pinus douglasiana, Pinus echinata, Pinus edulis, Pinus durangensis, Pinus devoniana, Pinus contorta, Pinus coulteri, Pinus clausa, Pinus halepensis, Pinus hartwegii, Pinus greggii, Pinus hakkodensis, Pinus heldreichii, Pinus hwangshanensis, Pinus henryi, Pinus herrerae, Pinus fenzeliana, Pinus elliottii, Pinus engelmannii, Pinus gerardiana, Pinus glabra, Pinus flexilis, Pinus serotina, Pinus rzedowskii, Pinus sabiniana, Pinus strobiformis, Pinus squamata, Pinus sibirica, Pinus strobus, Pinus roxburghii,
Species in the Pinaceae family
Abies alba, Abies amabilis, Abies balsamea, Abies beshanzuensis, Abies borisii-regis, Abies bracteata, Abies cephalonica, Abies chensiensis, Abies cilicica, Abies concolor, Abies delavayi, Abies densa, Abies durangensis, Abies fabri, Abies fanjingshanensis, Abies fargesii, Abies firma, Abies flinckii, Abies forrestii, Abies fraseri, Abies grandis, Abies guatemalensis, Abies hickelii, Abies hidalgensis, Abies holophylla, Abies homolepis, Abies kawakamii, Abies koreana, Abies lasiocarpa, Abies magnifica, Abies mariesii, Abies nebrodensis, Abies nephrolepis, Abies nordmanniana, Abies numidica, Abies pindrow, Abies pinsapo, Abies procera, Abies recurvata, Abies religiosa, Abies sachalinensis, Abies sibirica, Abies spectabilis, Abies squamata, Abies veitchii, Abies vejarii, Abies yuanbaoshanensis, Abies ziyuanensis, Abies jaliscana, Abies phanerolepis,
References
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus coulteri D.Don: Placement according to April 2023 Classification