Pinus contorta
Shore Pine
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Shore Pine (Pinus contorta) - Description
Lodgepole pine, Pinus contorta, also known as shore pine, is a common tree in western North America. Like all pines, it is evergreen.
Shore Pine (Pinus contorta) - Blooming
The leaves persist for about 2-4 years and longer for some species. The buds produced in winter are often resinouse. Pinus is monoecious. The female cones are brown and take 2-3 years to ripen. Male cones are found at the base of the plant.
Shore Pine (Pinus contorta) - Growth
Evergreen, coniferous trees and shrubs. Pines grow best in full sun. Some species are slow growing and work well in a rock garden or as part of a border. Pines make good windbreaks and are suitable specimen trees.
Shore Pine (Pinus contorta) - Planting
Sow seeds in containers in a cold frame in spring.
Shore Pine (Pinus contorta) - Pest
Mealybugs, sawfly, scale insects, caterpillars, miners, and borers. Other issues include butt rot, tar spot, cone rust, pitch canker, blister rust, blights, and brown cubical rot.
Shore Pine (Pinus contorta) - Interesting facts
The leaves of P. aristata persist for up to 20 years.
Shore Pine (Pinus contorta) - Soil and irrigation
Grows in any soil as long as it is well-draining.
