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Botanical illustration of Pinyon Pine (Pinus edulis) — a evergreen tree for USDA zones 5–8

Pinus edulis

Pinyon Pine

TreeEvergreenNative
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Mature size
10–20 ft tall
10–15 ft wide
Sun
Full Sun
Water use
Very Low
USDA zones
5–8
Soil
Lean, rocky, drained

Notable features

evergreenedible nutswildlife

Companion plants for Pinyon Pine

Six water-wise companions matched on water use, sun, USDA zone, and how they layer visually beside Pinyon Pine.

Botanical illustration of Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) — a evergreen shrub for USDA zones 4–9

Big Sagebrush

Native

Artemisia tridentata

Shrub3–6 ft tallZones 4–9
Botanical illustration of Fourwing Saltbush (Atriplex canescens) — a evergreen shrub for USDA zones 5–9

Fourwing Saltbush

Native

Atriplex canescens

Shrub3–6 ft tallZones 5–9
Botanical illustration of Giant Sacaton (Sporobolus wrightii) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 5–9

Giant Sacaton

Native

Sporobolus wrightii

Grass4–6 ft tallZones 5–9
Botanical illustration of Russian Sage (Salvia yangii) — a deciduous perennial for USDA zones 4–9

Russian Sage

Salvia yangii

Perennial3–4 ft tallZones 4–9
Botanical illustration of Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 4–9

Switchgrass

Native

Panicum virgatum

Grass3–4 ft tallZones 4–9
Botanical illustration of Snow-in-Summer (Cerastium tomentosum) — a evergreen groundcover for USDA zones 3–7

Snow-in-Summer

Cerastium tomentosum

Groundcover0.5–1 ft tallZones 3–7
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