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A piñon pine has graced the front of the Douglas County Courthouse since June 10, 1965.

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Challenges of caring for a piñon pine

Singleleaf piñon pine, Pinus monophyla, is one of Nevada’s state trees. Piñon pine woodlands occur on many of the mountain ranges of Nevada. With development spreading into these woodlands, home landscapes often include piñon. Home-owners wishing to maintain these native landscapes need to know how to take care of the native pines.

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