Bishop Pine (Muricata)

The Bishop Pine (Muricata) is generally described as a perennial tree. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The greatest bloom is usually observed in the mid spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until summer. Leaves are retained year to year. The Bishop Pine (Muricata) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate. At maturity, the typical Bishop Pine (Muricata) will reach up to 90 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 35 feet.

The Bishop Pine (Muricata) is usually not commercially available except under contract. It can be propagated by bare root, container, seed. It has a rapid ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have medium vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below 17°F. has low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.