Foliage Notes:
Green (Evergreen foliage; can become yellowish in the winter)
Fruit Notes:
Brown (Cone; requires temperatures above 120 degrees Fahrenheit to open)
Soil Notes:
Quite tolerant of soil type, except for alkaline and limestone soils
Diagnostic Characteristics:
Needles (0.75-2" long) in pairs and are curved or twisted with stomata on both the upper and lower surfaces. Forward pointing cones are 1-2.5" long by 0.75" wide. Bark is dark and flaky when younger, becoming furrowed with age.
