Pinus flexilis
Limber Pine
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Limber Pine (Pinus flexilis) - Description
The limber pine, Pinus flexilis, is a species of pine tree-the family Pinaceae that occurs in the mountains of the Western United States, Mexico, and Canada. It is also called Southwestern white pine and Rocky Mountain white pine. A limber pine in Eagle Cap Wilderness, Oregon has been documented as over 2000 years old, and another one was confirmed at 1140 years old.
Limber Pine (Pinus flexilis) - 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.
Limber Pine (Pinus flexilis) - 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.
Limber Pine (Pinus flexilis) - Planting
Sow seeds in containers in a cold frame in spring.
Limber Pine (Pinus flexilis) - 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.
Limber Pine (Pinus flexilis) - Interesting facts
The leaves of P. aristata persist for up to 20 years.
Limber Pine (Pinus flexilis) - Soil and irrigation
Grows in any soil as long as it is well-draining.
