Pinus nelsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. III, 36: 122. (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481784
Common Names
- Nelson Pine
- Nelson Pitch Pine
- Nelson Pinon Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus nelsonii (also called Nelson's pine, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to the Sierra Madre Occidental in Mexico. It grows up to 30 m tall, with a trunk up to 1 m diameter. It is found in dry, rocky, open pine-oak forests at elevations of 2,000–2,800 m.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus nelsonii is used for timber, fuel, and ornamental purposes. It is also used in landscaping and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus nelsonii flowers are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small and winged. The seedlings are small and have a single needle-like leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus nelsonii is a slow-growing, evergreen conifer that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Pinus nelsonii
Pinus nelsonii is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.
Pinus nelsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus nelsonii?
Pinus nelsonii
What is the common name of Pinus nelsonii?
Nelson's Pine
What is the natural range of Pinus nelsonii?
Mexico
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
George Russell Shaw (1848-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shaw' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus nelsonii Shaw: Placement according to April 2023 Classification