Pinus muricata - Bishop Pine (Plant)

Tolerates wind and salt air. Excellent for coastal gardens. Good under inland conditions as well. Fast-growing and nice dense foliage. Plant Characteristics Family Name Pinaceae Species Name Pinus muricata Common Name Bishop Pine Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color None Flowering Months None Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 75ft. x 20ft. Growth Rate Moderate Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Upright, Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution North Coast, Central Coast, northern San Francisco Bay Area, northern Channel Islands; n Baja CA, Cedros Island Natural Habitat Redwood forest, northern coastal conifer forest, closed cone pine forest, chaparral; below 1,000'