Alphabetical Plant Listing

Pinus contorta (Shore Pine)

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.

  • Grows up to 20-35 ft. tall and wide (6-10 m).
  • Performs best in full sun in acid or neutral, well-drained soils.
  • No pruning required.
  • Keep an eye out for adelgids, aphids, sawflies, pine shoot moth and pine needle cast.
  • Propagate by seed.
  • Native from the coast of Alaska along the Pacific to northern California.

Not sure which Pinus - Pines to pick?
Compare All Pinus - Pines

Buy Pinus contorta (Shore Pine)

Requirements

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 Pinus - Pines
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 20' – 35' (6m – 10.5m)
Spread 20' – 35' (6m – 10.5m)
Water Needs Low
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries
Native Plants United States, Alaska, California, Midwest, South Dakota, Pacific Northwest, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Rocky Mountains, Colorado, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Southwest, Nevada
Tolerance Salt
Garden Styles Coastal Garden, Japanese Garden

Buy Plants

Guides with Pinus - Pines


Aeriea, Robert Mutch, Shutterstock, (c) Gerhard Bock, SucculentsandMore.com

While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.


Requirements

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 Pinus - Pines
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 20' – 35' (6m – 10.5m)
Spread 20' – 35' (6m – 10.5m)
Water Needs Low
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries
Native Plants United States, Alaska, California, Midwest, South Dakota, Pacific Northwest, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Rocky Mountains, Colorado, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Southwest, Nevada
Tolerance Salt
Garden Styles Coastal Garden, Japanese Garden

Guides with Pinus - Pines

Plant Calculator

How many Pinus contorta (Shore Pine) do I need for my garden?

%
ft
ft

Your Shopping List

Plant Quantity
Pinus contorta (Shore Pine)

Find your Hardiness Zone

Find your Climate Zone

Find your Heat Zone

Join Gardenia.net

Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.

Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.

Join now and start creating your dream garden!

Create a New Collection

Optional. For your reference.


Move Selected Plants to a Different Collection


Delete Collection

This field is required.

Rename Collection

This field is required.