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Lodgepole Pine

Pinus contorta var. la
Zones: 4 - 8


The Lodgepole Pine Grows in zones 4 - 8
  • Adapts to a variety of soil types
  • Can be quite ornamental when young
  • Has a long, slender, pole-like trunk
  • Features yellowish-green to dark green needles that are twisted in bundles of 2
  • Produces 1½" cones that remain mostly unopened and attached to the tree for years
  • Begins to bear cones early, from 6–10 years of age
  • Develops flaky, thin bark that is orange-brown to gray or black
  • Grows in a rounded shape

Tree Details

Shape

Rounded

Growth Speed

Slow to Medium

Scientific Name

Pinus contorta var. la

Mature Height

70' - 80'

Highlights

This handsome native pine gets its name from the long, slender pole-like trunk it develops. The narrow, cone-shaped crown is made up of yellowish-green to dark green needles that are twisted in bundles of two.

While its native range is western North America, the lodgepole pine is common in European gardens because of its exceptionally striking appearance.

Sun Preference

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil Preference

Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Moist, Rich, Sandy, Silty Loam, Well Drained

History/Lore

It is also known as the black pine.

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