Pinus muricata - Bishop Pine

Description

This closed-cone Pine is a fast growing tree (to about 50'), with dense, dark green foliage. It occurs on the coast from Pt. Reyes to San Francisco and also in isolated stands in Southern California and in Baja. It is an excellent choice for the coast where it will take the winds and salt air with little trouble. It's smaller staure makes it an alternative to the Monterey Pine as a screen, wind break or speciman tree. It is best if grown on or near the coast.