1st exposure seacoast to desert. Takes heat, aridity, wind, drought. Half hardy to hardy. One of the most tolerant of the pines in Southern California. 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.