Unique Features: The Pinyon pine is native to the western U.S., primarily in the 4 corners states at altitudes between 5000 to 8000 feet.  Because of their slow growth rate Pinyons are seldom nursery grown; they most often are collected from native stands.  This practice result in the loss of root mass so they will need more water after transplanting to regrow the root structure and regain their inherent drought tolerance.  This two needle can produce edible pine nuts but it takes about 20 years and several trees growing near together.  The current ongoing drought conditions have severely impacted fruit crops but the trees are surviving.  Needless to say but this plant is suitable for water wise or xeric planting.