Pinus engelmannii aka Apache Pine

Pinus engelmannii, or Apache pine, is an evergreen tree. It belongs to the pine family, Pinaceae. The species is native to North America. It is not native to Great Britain or Ireland. Its long needles stay on the tree year-round. The foliage gathers near the ends of its twigs. These tufts give the branch tips a brush-like look.

This medium-sized pine reaches about 60–80 feet [18–24 metres] tall. It has a straight trunk and an open crown. A few large branches form the crown's regular outline. The gaps between branches help define its open form. Long, hanging needles contrast with the stout twigs beneath them. The needles measure about 0.7–1.2 feet [0.20–0.36 metres] long. Their length and clustered growth are clear features of this species.

Each fascicle, or needle bundle, holds three dull, dark green needles. The needles often droop near the twig ends. The twigs start gray-brown and become very dark with age. Large buds carry resin on their surface. They measure about half to three-quarters of an inch long. The bark is dark gray-brown, with reddish-brown grooves. On larger trees, it forms lighter, reddish-brown, scaly plates. These changes give the trunk a different look as it grows.

One tree carries both male and female reproductive structures. The male structures range from yellow to purple. They have a cylindrical shape and cluster at twig ends. The small female structures are reddish and sit at branch tips. Woody cones form another clear feature of the tree. Each cone has an egg-like outline and a reddish-brown color. Cones measure about 0.3–0.6 feet [0.10–0.18 metres] long. They sit against the branch or have a very short stalk. A short, stout prickle arms the cone scales.

The supplied sources focus on the tree's form and identification. They do not give a mature crown width or growth rate. They also give no species-level guidance on soil, watering, or light. No hardiness range or flowering season appears in this evidence. The sources provide no details on pests or diseases. They do not establish edible uses or toxicity. Those gaps should not be read as proof of safety.