Pinus contorta – Beach pine, Lodgepole pine

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Pinus contorta – Beach pine, Lodgepole pine

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In its region of origin, the tree grows to about 25 m, but it is often smaller when cultivated. P. contorta has an irregular pattern of growth, usually with multiple main trunks. As a result, the crown is often irregular and bushy. When young, it is still straight, and later it broadens with hanging branches, width of 6 - 8 m. When growing freely on its own, the tree is full all the way down. The yellowish brown bark is thin and peeling. The dark green needles are light underneath, they are twisted and grow in pairs. When closed, the hanging, slightly curved cones sometimes stay on the tree for up to 10 years. This does not have any detrimental effect on the seeds ability to germinate. Planted often for timber production. Is not very demanding when it comes to soil and even grows on poor, dry, sandy soil. Suitable for coastal areas. Pinus contorta is an important producer of timber. The tree makes very few demands on the soil and is thus planted in huge numbers.

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Specifications
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Height
10 - 20 (25) m
Crown
broad pyramidal, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
bark yellowish brown and peeling, twigs bare and brownish yellow
Leaf
needles, 2 together, twisted, dark green, 3 - 5 cm, evergreen
Flowers
unremarkable, ♂ light brown, ♀ purple, fragrant flowers
Fruits
hanging cone, 2 - 5 cm, remain on the tree very long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
provides food for birds
Application
parks, cemeteries, coastal areas, industrial areas, large gardens
Shape
specimen conifer
Origin
northern and western North America
Specimen conifer acid soil clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil can withstand wind broad conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellow average growing provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit Fragrant flowers
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Frequently asked questions
Pinus contorta

Pinus contorta can eventually reach a height of 10 - 20 (25) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Pinus contorta is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 - 20 (25) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Pinus contorta is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Pinus contorta with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Pinus contorta blooms in may.
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