Bishop pine

The common name Bishop Pine resulted from the tree having been first identified near the Mission of San Luis Obispo. This tree has a large number of common names and other prior scientific names, due primarily to numerous variant forms. Other English names that have occasionally been used are: Obispo Pine, Santa Cruz Pine, Dwarf Marine Pine, and Pricklecone Pine.

Pinus muricata is native to North America. Range may be expanded by planting. See states reporting Bishop pine (opens a new window). More

Native distribution of Pinus muricata in California (Griffin and Critchfield 1972). photograph Tree 30 m tall at Patricks Point SP . photograph A tree 20 m tall at Patricks Point State Park, CA . photograph Base of a mature tree at Patricks Point State Park (41.1371°N, 124.1523°W) . photograph Bark on a 70 cm diam. tree . More

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