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Sugar Pine

Pinus Lambertiana

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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
Sugar Pine (Pinus Lambertiana) — mature Sugar Pines can reach soaring heights of up to 200 feet

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Pinaceae
Climate
Arid, Mediterranean

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Pinus Lambertiana

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