Pinus lambertiana
Sugar Pine
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Sugar Pine (Pinus lambertiana) - Description
Pinus lambertiana, commonly known as the sugar pine or sugar cone pine, is the tallest and most massive pine, and has the longest cones of any conifer. It is native to the mountains of the Pacific coast of North America, from Oregon through California to Baja California.
Sugar Pine (Pinus lambertiana) - 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.
Sugar Pine (Pinus lambertiana) - 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.
Sugar Pine (Pinus lambertiana) - Planting
Sow seeds in containers in a cold frame in spring.
Sugar Pine (Pinus lambertiana) - 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.
Sugar Pine (Pinus lambertiana) - Interesting facts
The leaves of P. aristata persist for up to 20 years.
Sugar Pine (Pinus lambertiana) - Soil and irrigation
Grows in any soil as long as it is well-draining.
