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Shore Pine

Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta

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Overview

The Shore Pine, or Pinus contorta var. contorta, is a robust, evergreen conifer that reaches up to 50 ft. Its twisted, contorted needles give a unique texture to landscapes. Preferring well-drained soils, it thrives in USDA zones 7-10. This coastal native is adaptable to windy conditions, making it ideal for seaside settings. Its irregular shape serves well as a focal point or natural windbreak in garden designs.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 7–10Climate Mediterranean, Temperate
Shore Pine (Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta) — The Shore Pine, or Pinus contorta var
Shore Pine (Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta) — The Shore Pine, or Pinus contorta varShore Pine (Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta) — Preferring well-drained soils, it thrives in USDA zones 7-10Shore Pine (Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta) — Its twisted, contorted needles give a unique texture to landscapesShore Pine (Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta) — This coastal native is adaptable to windy conditions, making it ideal for seaside settingsShore Pine (Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta) — Its irregular shape serves well as a focal point or natural windbreak in garden designsShore Pine (Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta) — The Shore Pine, botanical name Pinus contorta var+10

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Pinaceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Temperate

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Shore Pine (Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta) — contorta, is a robust, evergreen conifer that reaches up to 50 ft
Shore Pine (Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta) — The Shore Pine, or Pinus contorta var
Shore Pine (Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta) — Preferring well-drained soils, it thrives in USDA zones 7-10
Shore Pine (Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta) — Its twisted, contorted needles give a unique texture to landscapes
Shore Pine (Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta) — This coastal native is adaptable to windy conditions, making it ideal for seaside settings
Shore Pine (Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta) — Its irregular shape serves well as a focal point or natural windbreak in garden designs
Shore Pine (Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta) — The Shore Pine, botanical name Pinus contorta var
Shore Pine (Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta) — contorta, is a remarkably adaptable species native to the coastal regions of the Pacific Northwest
Shore Pine (Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta) — This evergreen conifer is a subspecies of the Lodgepole Pine and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 8
Shore Pine (Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta) — the Shore Pine presents a twisted and contorted form
Shore Pine (Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta) — Its irregular shape and twisting branches deliver visual interest year-round
Shore Pine (Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta) — an evolutionary response to the challenging coastal winds
Shore Pine (Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta) — The dark green needles are relatively short
Shore Pine (Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta) — measuring about 1.5 to 3 inches long
Shore Pine (Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta) — and are presented in bundles of two
Shore Pine (Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta) — offering a textural contrast in the landscape.<br><br>The Shore Pine is a sun-loving species
Shore Pine (Pinus Contorta Var. Contorta) — requiring full sun exposure for optimal growth

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