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Lodgepole Pine

Pinus Contorta

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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
Lodgepole Pine (Pinus Contorta) — this coniferous evergreen boasts a narrow canopy that spreads from 10 to 20 feet wide

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Pinaceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean

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