Smooth-bark Mexican Pine Seeds
Pinus pseudostrobus
Price range: £16.79 through £105.64
Natural Germination: Smooth-bark Mexican pine seeds benefit from autumn sowing for natural winter stratification. In their native habitat, seeds germinate with spring rains after cool winter temperatures.
Artificial Stratification: For reliable germination, cold stratify seeds in moist vermiculite at 3-5°C for 14 days. Once stratified, give the seeds a 24 hour soak in warm water. The warm water helps soften the seed coat. Sow in well-draining compost at 18-22°C for germination within 3-5 weeks.
- ✓ These are the same high-quality seeds we use in our own nursery to grow healthy, thriving trees. Follow our germination guide for best results.
- ✓ Rare smooth-bark Mexican pine seeds - Pinus pseudostrobus with spectacular pendulous needles up to 30cm long in bundles of five - creates elegant weeping effect as tree matures from pyramid to flat-topped crown
- ✓ Exceptional evergreen for sheltered UK gardens reaching 15-25m - fast-growing when young adding 30-60cm annually with distinctive smooth reddish-brown bark ageing to attractive plated texture
- ✓ Perfect for exotic and Mediterranean-style gardens in milder areas - blue-green needles provide tropical feel year-round while decorative cones add seasonal interest to this conservation-worthy species
- ✓ Includes full germination and growing instructions for this logging-threatened pine - help preserve this beautiful Central American native while creating a unique specimen tree for your garden collection
- ✓ Quality UK seed stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
The smooth-bark Mexican pine – Pinus pseudostrobus is a spectacular evergreen that brings tropical elegance to gardens. This graceful conifer produces incredibly long needles, reaching up to 30cm in length. These soft needles hang down in attractive bundles of five, creating a weeping effect. The tree starts with a neat pyramidal shape when young. As it matures, it develops a stunning flat-topped crown with spreading branches. This transformation gives gardeners two different looks from one tree.
Growing this rare pine from seed is both rewarding and important. The species faces pressure from logging in its native range. By cultivating it here, gardeners help preserve this beautiful tree. Seeds germinate well with proper care, producing vigorous seedlings. Young trees grow quite quickly in suitable conditions, adding 30-60cm annually. In gardens, expect mature heights of 15-25 metres rather than the towering giants found in Mexico.
The smooth-bark Mexican pine grows naturally in the mountains of Mexico and Central America. There it forms forests with oaks and other conifers. Spanish speakers call it “pino liso” meaning smooth pine, referring to its distinctive bark when young.
This pine offers year-round interest with several unique features. The smooth, reddish-brown bark of young trees feels almost like leather. As trees age, the bark becomes thicker and develops attractive plates. The pendulous needles move gracefully in the slightest breeze. Their blue-green colour provides a soft, tropical feel. The tree produces decorative cones that add extra interest.
Gardeners in milder areas will find this pine surprisingly adaptable. It prefers sheltered spots away from cold winds. The tree tolerates various soil types but needs good drainage. Once established, it handles dry periods well. This pine works brilliantly as a specimen tree where its weeping needles can be appreciated. It also suits exotic or Mediterranean-style gardens.
Foliage
Evergreen
The smooth-bark Mexican pine – Pinus pseudostrobus creates tropical elegance with pendulous needles up to 30cm long. This rare evergreen develops from a pyramid shape to a flat-topped crown. Perfect for sheltered gardens in milder areas.
Scarification
Soak in water for 24 hours
Cold Stratification
Cold stratify for 14 days
Germinate
Expect about 83% germinancy
Difficulty Level
Easy
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
| Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £1.32 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | This item |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | This item |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £10.74 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £5.99 (Flat) | |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £11.94 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Pallet Courier | £114.00 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £25.14 (Flat) | |
| Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £114.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
You can view our Plant Healthy report here.
We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
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