Pinus contorta ssp. contorta

Picturesque small tree. Each plant takes a unique asymetric form.

Plant Family: Pinaceae

Plant Type: Tree

Height by Width: 15'-45' H x 5-10' W

Growth Habit: Asymmetric and upright

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Slow

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Soil Preference: Well-draining

Water Requirements: Moderate

Cold Hardy to: Frost tender

Flower Season: Cones

Flower Color: Cones

Endangered?: Not Listed

Distribution: North Coast to Alaska.

Natural Habitat: Coastal dunes, bluffs. Elevation: below 500'.

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References

Bornstein, Carol, David Fross, and Bart O'Brien. California Native Plants for the Garden. Los Olivos, CA: Cachuma Press. 2005.

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