Status:
valid
Authors:
Douglas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Descr. Pinus , ed. 3, 2: 144 bis (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481519
Common Names
- Pinus sabiniana
- Sabin Pine
- Sabin Pinon
Description
Pinus sabiniana (also called Gray Pine, among many other common names) is a coniferous evergreen tree native to North America. It grows up to 15 meters in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.5 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and grows in a variety of habitats, from sea level to high elevations.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus sabiniana 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 sabiniana is a small, yellowish-green flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinus sabiniana is a slow-growing conifer that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C) and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Pinus sabiniana
Pinus sabiniana is native to the western United States and Canada. It is found in the Rocky Mountains, the Great Basin, and the Sierra Nevada.
Pinus sabiniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus sabiniana?
Pinus sabiniana
What is the common name of Pinus sabiniana?
Foothill Pine
What is the natural habitat of Pinus sabiniana?
Western North America
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,