Jeffrey pine
Pinus jeffreyi
Last reviewed: October 2026
Jeffrey pine (Pinus jeffreyi) is a perennial tree native to CA, NV, OR. It blooms in May and June.
Toxicity unknown
Jeffrey pine (Pinus jeffreyi) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
480"–960" H × 240"–360" W
Bloom
May, Jun
Native to
CA, NV, OR
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A large evergreen conifer with long, blue-green needles in bundles of three and thick, reddish-brown, scaly bark that smells of vanilla or butterscotch when warm. Grows at mid to high elevation on dry, well-drained soils.
Growing Jeffrey pine
Grow Jeffrey pine in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 480 to 960 inches tall and spread 240 to 360 inches wide.
Wildlife value
The large cones provide seed for squirrels and Clark's nutcrackers, and the thick bark supports a distinct community of bark-dwelling insects and the birds that feed on them.
Common questions
- How much sun does Jeffrey pine need?
- Jeffrey pine grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Jeffrey pine bloom?
- Jeffrey pine blooms in May and June.
- Where is Jeffrey pine native?
- Jeffrey pine (Pinus jeffreyi) is native to CA, NV, OR, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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