Lodgepole Pine
Pinus Contorta
Overview
The Lodgepole Pine, Pinus contorta, is a versatile conifer, thriving in zones 4-8 with a mature height of 70-80 feet and a spread of 20-30 feet. Its slender form and dense, yellow-green needles adapt well to various soils, preferring full sun. Remarkably fire-adapted, it's suited for creating vertical accents or windbreaks in spacious landscapes, offering habitat value and resilient growth even in poorer conditions.
Sun FullWater LowZones 7–10Type TreeClimate Arid, Mediterranean
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 7–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Tree
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Climate
- Arid, Mediterranean
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