Montezuma pine

It is found from the Mexican states of Nuevo León . Lat. and Jalisco to the North and to Nicaragua to the south. It occurs on both mountain ranges of the Sierra Madre Oriental and Sierra Madre Occidental. It grows at altitudes from 2000-3200 m above sea level. It is found in areas between 800-1000 mm rainfall per year. In most of the tree's habitat, rain falls mostly in summer, but in the state of Veracruz, precipitations are spread year round and the climate is very wet. However, specimens from the state of Jalisco grow in semi-arid places. It occurs in warm temperate to cool climates . At the highest altitudes of its distribution it usually receives snow in the winter.

Pinus montezumae, known as the Montezuma Pine, is a species of conifer in the Pinaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America, where it is known as Ocote. The tree grows about 35 m high and 80 cm in diameter; occasionally it may reach a height of 40 m and diameter of 1 m. It has a round crown. The bark is dark brown-grayish. It is found from the Mexican states of Nuevo León (25° N). Lat. More

Pinus montezumae cultivation notes: The hardy pine prefers a poorer well drained, sandy soil on neutral to acid (not chalky) soil. Plant in an open sunny shade free position including any cold and exposured spots. More

the complete listing, and see Pinus montezumae for remarks on Roezl's creative approach to pine systematics. More