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Shore pine

Generally a smaller to mid size tree, often sprawling and irregular in its youth and rarely achieving a full height or straight form. This pine is rather dark in color, both in leaf color and bark. The needles are in pairs and tend to be shorter than many Pinus relatives. The small pine nuts are favored by many birds. It often looks better in groves and used in evergreen hedgerows than growing singly. It is one of the best pines for making unpruned hedges or visual screens. It does not take to pruning as well as some other pines. Also, unlike many pines, it is highly adaptable to many soil conditions, wet or dry. Description from Native Plant Guide

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Shore pine

Shore pine fast facts

Scientific Name

Pinus contorta var. contorta

Family

Pinaceae

Garden Type

Anywhere

Wildlife

Birds

Native Plant Region

Western WA, PNW, North America

Light needs

Full Sun

Water Needs

Dry to Medium

Plant Type

Evergreen, Perennial, Tree

Bloom Color(s)

Yellow

Height

10 + feet

Width

10+ feet

Months in Bloom

April, May

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

No
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