Pinus patula: Mexican Pine Seeds

Zones: 7 to 9 Mature Height: 50 feet Mature Spread: 25 feet This species is slender, gracefully hanging needles are 12 inches long making this a rather striking tree. Grass-green needles, cones to 4 1/2 inches. Often multi-trunked. Native to Mexico, sometimes used in Southern California. Its unique habit offers contrast to other foliage in a garden. When choosing a location, keep in mind that the Mexican Pine grows up to 50 feet in height and 25 feet in spread. It can be planted in zones 7 to 9. Prefers a well-drained, moderately fertile, moist soil. Full sun. How To Start These Seeds: Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours Stratification: Cold stratify for 60 days Germination: Sow seed 1/8 inch deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed Other: Fall sowing in mulched beds is prefered to artificial stratification Seed Count Per Packet: This packet contains 40 hand-sorted, high-quality seeds. If refrigerated upon receipt, these seeds can be stored for up to a year before you decide to use them.