About Pinus maximinoi H.E.Moore
Common Name and Taxonomy
Pinus maximinoi, commonly called thinleaf pine, is a conifer species belonging to the Pinaceae family.
Native Range and Elevation
It occurs naturally in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico, where it grows at elevations between 1,500 and 2,400 meters (4,900 to 7,900 feet).
Height and Bark Characteristics
Mature individuals of this species reach a height of 15 to 30 meters (49 to 98 feet), and young trees have smooth bark.