Pinyon Pine is a small, drought hardy, slow growing, evergreen conifer. Native to the Southwestern United States, the Pinyon Pine grows in woodlands, plateaus, mesas, and lower mountain slopes at elevations of 4,000 to 9,000 feet. It is adapted to a wide range of soils, moisture conditions and temperature. Pinyon Pines are a most lovely, soft, dark green. Throughout their adult life Pinyon Pines have a rounded symmetrical shape. After many decades most Pinyon Pines lose their lower branches, growing 30 to 45 feet tall with a handsome 30 foot crown spread. Pinyon Pines live long lives, perhaps 800 years.
