Bull Pine -

Younger trees are dark (hence "blackjack"), but mature trees have thick, flaky bark with orange, cinnamon-red, or yellow-brown plates that form a puzzle-like pattern.

To give you the most relevant information, are you asking about: a tree on your property? Harvesting seeds/nuts? Landscaping with them? Let me know! Expand map Gray Pines | What are They GOOD For? bull pine

Gray pine seeds were a significant food source for California Indian tribes, and the resin was used for medicine. Younger trees are dark (hence "blackjack"), but mature

Primarily in the dry foothills surrounding California's Central Valley (1,000 to 3,000 feet elevation). 3. Usage & Importance Landscaping with them

Pine nuts (seeds) from both species are heavily consumed by squirrels, birds, and other animals.

Often has a forked or crooked trunk with a sparse, open, and "wispy" look. Bark: Dark and gray, not scaly/orange like the Ponderosa . Needles: Gray-green, long, and drooping.