Pinus cembroides ( Mexican Nut Pine )
genus Pinus cembroides is a little to medium , domed , shaggy-haired tree . The acerate leaf are in three , dark viridity , and the strobilus are rather quiet , egg - shaped , to 2 inches long . The 1/2 inch farseeing seeds are edible . The growth habit is shaggy and steady , but attractive . This pine tree is a good choice in ironic areas . aboriginal to southern Arizona , California , and Mexico ....