Pinus ayacahuite, also called ayacahuite pine [2] and Mexican white pine, [2] (family Pinaceae) is a species of pine native to the mountains of southern Mexico and western Central America, in the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains and the eastern end of the Eje Volcánico Transversal, between 14° and 21°N latitude in the Mexican states of ...

Pinus ayacahuite is native to Mexico (from Central Mexico southwards to Chiapas), Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. It grows on relatively moist areas with summer rainfalls, however specimens from its eastern and southern distribution live under really wet conditions.

Pinus ayacahuite is native to Mexico (from Central Mexico southwards to Chiapas), Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. It grows on relatively moist areas with summer rainfalls, however specimens from its eastern and southern distribution live under really wet conditions.

Mexican white pine thrives in a temperate environment with adequate space to accommodate its large size. Key care points include ensuring it is planted in well-draining soil and exposed to full sunlight.

Pinus ayacahuite, commonly known as Ayacahuite pine or white pine, is a species of tree in the Pinaceae family. It is native to Mexico and parts of Central America, growing at high altitudes in subtropical and temperate climates.

The Mexican White Pine (P. Ayacahuite), a near relative of our Northern white pine, and resembling the Himalayan species in the pendulous leaf habit, is unknown to any but a few specialists. But it is sure to be recognised and widely planted where it is hardy.

From the mountain slopes of Mexico and Central America comes this tall (up to 150') white pine, featuring pretty blue-green 4-8" needles in bundles of 5, long slender cones encase oil-rich edible pine nuts; this tree is planted both as a lovely ornamental and commercially world-wide as it is a useful tree for paper making.

Pinus ayacahuite, also called ayacahuite pine and Mexican white pine, (family Pinaceae) is a species of pine native to the mountains of southern Mexico and western Central America, in the Sierra Madre del Sur and the eastern end of the Eje Volcánico Transversal, between 14° and 21°N latitude in the Mexican states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, Puebla ...

Oct 13, 2024 · Whilst undoubtedly exploited for its timber, Pinus ayacahuite is widespread and common in many mountain forests, although becoming rare in the extreme south of its range. Logging has a negative impact in heavily exploited areas …

Pinus ayacahuite is an evergreen Tree growing to 55 m (180ft 5in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind.