Jeffrey pine (Pinus jeffreyi)
Also known as: Bull Pine, Yellow pine
The Jeffrey pine, a tall and long-lived conifer, is found mainly in the mountains of California, including the Sierra Nevada, Transverse Ranges, and Peninsular Ranges. Its range also extends into southwestern Oregon, western Nevada, and northern Baja California, Mexico. Notably, its bark and twigs emit a sweet, vanilla-like aroma when broken. However, the Jeffrey pine is susceptible to dwarf mistletoe (Arceuthobium spp.), which can significantly harm its seedlings.
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Attributes of Jeffrey pine
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
25 m to 53 m
Spread
6 m
Leaf Color
Green Gray Silver
Flower Size
N/A (Pines do not produce flowers in the traditional sense)
Flower Color
N/A (Pines do not produce flowers in the traditional sense)
Images of Jeffrey pine
Quickly Identify Jeffrey pine
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Long, twisted needles in groups of three, emitting a pleasant aroma when crushed.
2
Bark with deep furrows and orange-brown hue, distinctive from similar species.
3
Large cones with barbed, incurved prickles on scales for identification.
4
Needles measuring 7-11 inches (18-28 cm) with blue-green color and fine stomatal lines.
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Thick, cinnamon-brown bark with deep furrows exuding scents of lemon, vanilla, or pineapple.
Scientific Classification of Jeffrey pine
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Conifers
Order
Pinales
Family
Pine
Genus
Pines
Species
Jeffrey pine
