Shore / Lodgepole Pine

Pinus contorta

Also known as twisted pine and contorta pine, this is a relatively short pine tree that often has with crooked trunk and bushy habit when growing along coastal bluffs.

Planting Season: Fall, Spring

Maturity Size: 70-90' H, 12-25' W

Growth Rate: Fast

Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

Soil Requirements: Very adaptable to a wide range of conditions, found saturated to well drained soils. Tolerant of low nutrient soil.

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9