Maxipinon, Big-cone Pinyon, Martinez Pinyon Pinus maximartinezii

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Botanical Name:

Pinus maximartinezii

Family:

Pinaceae

Genus:

Pinus

Species:

maximartinezii

Common Name:

Maxipinon, Big-cone Pinyon, Martinez Pinyon

Height:
20-45 feet
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
9
Harvest hemisphere:
Northern

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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days.
Germination: sow seed 3/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* It has started being cultivated recently and is a very attractive ornamental tree.
* It differs from all other pinyon species in that it has very massive cones and large seeds.
* The Mexican government has declared this species endangered.
* Because of its isolation in a remote area, it escaped discovery until 1964. more...

A very attractive tree. In cultivation, leaves up to 23 cm long may be produced.
* Seedlings have up to 24 cotyledons on germination (the most of any plant)! more...
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov