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Conifers - Pinyon Pine
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Pinyon PineThe Pinyon Pine grows in areas with an elevation between 5,000 and 9,000 feet and is often mixed with Utah Juniper and sagebrush. Normally this reddish barked tree is small and has many branches. This pine has a single needle fascicle. The needles are usually round or cylindrical in cross section, rigid and sharp. The curve toward the branch and are about one and one-half inches long. |
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This reddish barked tree is small and has many branches. |
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The needles are usually round or cylindrical in cross section, rigid and sharp. The curve toward the branch and are about one and one-half inches long.
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This tree can be legally cut to be used as a Christmas Tree on the Pine Valley Ranger District, Cedar City Ranger District, Powell Ranger District, Escalante Ranger District and the Teasdale Ranger District. A permit is required to cut Christmas trees. Please visit our Christmas Tree Permit web page for more information.
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