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    Pinus contorta

    Also Known As

    • Pinus contorta var. contorta
    • Lodgepole Pine
    • Shore Pine

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 15'-35'
    • W: 15'-35'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Pinus contorta plant details

    Pinus contorta is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus contorta

    Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 35 FT - wide, 15 FT - 35 FT - tall
    Uses: windbreak, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus contorta

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: deer, humidity, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Growth Rate medium

    By: Garden World

    native to the Pacific Northwest. Grows as a scrub tree and makes a nice speciman in a woodland garden. No two trees look alike. Rarely does this evergreen conifer achieve a straight trunk. Branches bear needles in bundles of 2. These needles are typically 1”-3" long, stout, somewhat flattened and often appear twisted along their length. Tough tree that tolerates wind and salt spray.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    Endemic to a narrow coastal area of California near Mendocino, these pines are often shrubby in their natural, windy habitats,but in less extreme, garden conditions, they can reach 15-20 ft tall and wide. A two-needle pine with short, narrow needles in this variety and knobby, open cones, these trees are endangered in their natural habitat. Preferring full sun and good drainage, they are adapted to summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8 and best with protection from winter winds.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Evergreen, compact needles to two inches long, dark brown bark small cones to two inches. Zone 7-9. 15'-35', PNW, sun, moist to dry soil.

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Brave enough; tough enough for the furies of the Pacific coastline (CA up to AK) to form a small picturesque tree, inland this survivor's vigor ; adaptability allow it to thrive (to 30-70') in the very worst sites. Sun/Med

    By: Forestfarm

    2 needle pine, tolerant of wind, wet and dry areas. Okay in large containers. Great Plant Pick for the NW. Deer resistant. Zones 6-8.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    This is the beautiful pine that grows along the coast of Oregon and Washington. It has relatively short needles and a good full growth habit. It grows to an attractive medium sized tree. Grown from seed.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Pinus contorta plant

    How to Grow Pinus contorta

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - low

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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