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PINYON (Pinus edulis)
SINGLELEAF PINYON (Pinus monophylla)
Other names: pinyon pine, nut pine, pine, pinyon, pinion

GOOD TO VERY GOOD

The pinyon is found from southern Wyoming to New Mexico and westerly into Nevada. the trees are usually small but are long lived, up to 300 or more years, and are relatively free from serious diseases. It is slow growing and hardy on poor site conditions. The original blazes may be covered with the resinous sap, which is thick and gummy, but are seldom completely healed over. When dead and fallen they decay slowly. The recovery rate is reported to be very good in all states except New Mexico, where pinyons are considered less desirable. 

When marking the pinyon keep the blaze narrow, just into the sapwood and smoothly drained. Use the best formed specimens available, 6" to S" in diameter. Painting the blaze if recommended but not essential. 

The seeds, or nuts, of the pinyon are picked for eating and the sap can be chewed as chewing gum.