Pine - Bull

Primarily in the dry foothills surrounding California's Central Valley (1,000 to 3,000 feet elevation). 3. Usage & Importance

Long, yellow-green needles (usually 5–10 inches) that grow in bundles of three.

Widespread across the western US, specifically in mountains (Cascades, Sierra Nevada, Rockies). 2. Gray Pine (Pinus sabiniana) Also known as Bull Pine , Foothill Pine , or Ghost Pine . bull pine

Often called Bull Pine , Blackjack Pine , or Western Yellow Pine .

To give you the most relevant information, are you asking about: a tree on your property? Harvesting seeds/nuts? Landscaping with them? Let me know! Expand map Gray Pines | What are They GOOD For? Widespread across the western US, specifically in mountains

Often has a forked or crooked trunk with a sparse, open, and "wispy" look. Bark: Dark and gray, not scaly/orange like the Ponderosa . Needles: Gray-green, long, and drooping.

Bull Pine (specifically Pinus ponderosa ) is toxic to horses and cattle. Consuming needles can cause premature birth or miscarriage in cattle. Often called Bull Pine , Blackjack Pine ,

Pine nuts (seeds) from both species are heavily consumed by squirrels, birds, and other animals.