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Pinus jeffreyi
Old Davis Rd., at entrance to arboretum
The jeffrey pine is a tall, evergreen, cone-bearing tree. The deep furrows of its bark are a distinguishing characteristic - bark is also said to have a vanilla scent.
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Botanical Name:
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Pinus jeffreyi
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Common Name:
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jeffrey pine
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Location:
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Old Davis Rd., at entrance to arboretum
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Family:
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Pinaceae
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Sunset Zones:
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2-9, 14-19, H1
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Native Range:
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Mountains of California, southern Oregon, western Nevada, and Baja California
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Habitat:
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High altitude regions. Requires well drained soil.
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General Habit:
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Evergreen, grows up to 180 ft., symmetrical pyramid shape.
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Notes:
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Silver-gray bark and bluish foliage. Needles are in bundles of 3, 5-8 in. long.
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