Lodgepole Pine, Beach Pine, Shore Pine, Twisted-Branch Pine
Pinus contorta (Shore Pine) is a medium to large, conical or domed, intricately branched, evergreen conifer. In coastal plantings, it is often sculpted by the wind and quite picturesque. Stiff and often twisted, the yellow-green to dark green needles, 2-3 in. long (5-7 cm), are borne in pairs and persist 3 to 8 years on the tree. The conical to ovoid seed cones, up to 3 in. long (7 cm), are lustrous tan to pale red-brown and may never open since sealed with resin. Borne in pairs or clusters, they are twisted at the base and tend to point backwards. Their scales are noted for having a sharp prickle at their tips. The bark is orange to reddish-brown, thin and scaly. Fast-growing, Shore Pine tolerates salt spray, high winds and sterile dune soils. Perfect for the seaside landscape, it can make admirable bonsai specimens.
| Hardiness |
6 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
| Plant Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Pinus |
| Common names | Beach Pine, Lodgepole Pine, Pine, Shore Pine |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
20' - 35' (6.1m - 10.7m) |
| Spread |
20' - 35' (6.1m - 10.7m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Midwest, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, South Dakota, Southwest, United States, Utah, Washington, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Salt |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Japanese Garden |
| Hardiness |
6 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
| Plant Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Pinus |
| Common names | Beach Pine, Lodgepole Pine, Pine, Shore Pine |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
20' - 35' (6.1m - 10.7m) |
| Spread |
20' - 35' (6.1m - 10.7m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Midwest, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, South Dakota, Southwest, United States, Utah, Washington, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Salt |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Japanese Garden |
How many Pinus contorta (Shore Pine) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Pinus contorta (Shore Pine) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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