Plant pinyon pines in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 8 in well-drained soil in a full sun location. The trees generally do best at an elevation of less than 7,500 feet (2286 m.).

What altitude do pinyon pines grow?

They generally lie between 4500 to 6500 feet (1370 to 2000 m) in elevation, above the deserts, grasslands and sagebrush, and below mountain forests, into which they merge. There are three kinds of pinyon pine in these forests.

What elevation do piñon pine trees grow in AZ?

The trees are highly drought and cold tolerant; they grow at elevations of 4,000-‐9,000 feet and may be hardy to -‐31ºF. Pinyon pines can tolerate a wide range of growing conditions and soil types, including dry, gravelly, and rocky soils, though they thrive in light well-‐drained sandy or gravelly loam soils.