Border Chihuahua Southwestern Pine (Pinus strobiformis)

You will get 10 seeds of Pinus strobiformis, BORDER CHIHUAHUA SOUTHWESTERN PINE for planting.

Pinus strobiformis, also known as Border Pine or Chihuahua White Pine, is a medium-sized white pine tree native to the high-elevation mountains of southwestern United States and Mexico. It has a straight, slender trunk and dark green to blue-green needles that grow in bundles of five. While not suitable for lumber, it can be used ornamentally and its seeds were historically used as a food source by Native Americans.

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 120 days|none required

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed| sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed