Sugar Pine
Pinus Lambertiana
Overview
The Sugar Pine (Pinus lambertiana), famed for its impressive stature, is the tallest of pines, reaching upwards of 200 feet. It boasts long, elegant cones up to 20 inches and lustrous, blue-green needles grouped in fives. This monarchical conifer thrives in USDA zones 5 through 8, relishing well-drained soils. With a grand spread of up to 40 feet, it demands ample space, making a stately statement in expansive landscapes.
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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- USDA Forest Service - Ogden, CC BY 3.0 us · source
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