Does well in Palm Springs. Species is a little tender when young but once established can tolerate temperatures down to zero. 3 needle pine. Single trunked trees grow to 50 to 70 ft with a 40 to 60 ft spread. Needles are 6 to 10 inches in length and naturally droop.
Trees are half hardy and do well along the coast.
Prefers acid soils. Very graceful tree as a background or specimen in large landscapes. Drought tolerant along coast once established. Cones are 4 to 5 inches long and pale brown in color. Round headed pine east of Bldg.