This large tree has an upright trunk with fissured bark that sheds in plates and spreading branches that form an open conical habit. It has sparse grey-green needle-like leaves and the tree produces dark brown rounded cones. 

Hardiness zones 8 to 10 

Pinus sabiniana is naturally found in North America growing on the California coast in well drained, moderately fertile moist soils in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tolerant when mature. 

Digger Pine is grown for its colourful bark and its habit. It is planted in woodland settings as shelter belts and is suitable for coastal or inland regions. It established in 3 to 5 years but is not commonly cultivated for ornamental use. ID 2146

Pinus (PY-nus) sabiniana (sa-been-ee-AH-na)

Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
Larches, spruces, pines, firs, hemlocks and cedars