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Pinus contorta
Shore Pine, Beach Pine
| The many forms and types of pines can be found in northern temperate zones and on mountains in the tropics. Some grow rapidly, others slowly. Some have silvery foliage, others are dark green. They range from dwarfs to 100-foot-tall trees. The size and form of their cones vary. All pines have long needlelike leaves grouped in clusters of 2 to 5. They are fairly drought-tolerant, with a few exceptions. Extended drought or pollution can weaken pines, making them susceptible to pests and diseases. They grow well in full sun and poor, but well-drained soils. Shape tree in spring. Too much water produces yellow needles. |
Shaped and stunted by coastal winds in its natural setting, in the garden it is easily trained into a domed, columnar, or oval shape. Fissures etch patterns on the bark. Good in containers. Many cultivars and subspecies.
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Attributes - Pinus contorta
Plant Type: Tree
Foliage: Evergreen
Height: 20 ft. to 45 ft.
Width: 45 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Climate: Zones 6, 7, 8
Notes: Thrives in Acid Soil, Wet Soil. Container Plants, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers. Susceptible to Aphids, Beetles, Damping-off, Root Rot, Rust, Scales.
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Related Plants
Pinus attenuata, Pinus balfouriana, Pinus bungeana, Pinus canariensis, Pinus cembra, Pinus contorta murrayana, Pinus coulteri, Pinus densiflora, Pinus densiflora 'Umbraculifera', Pinus elliotii, Pinus flexilis, Pinus halepensis, Pinus heldreichii leucodermis, Pinus lambertiana, Pinus mugo, Pinus mugo mugo, Pinus nigra, Pinus palustris, Pinus parviflora, Pinus parviflora 'Glauca', Pinus patula, Pinus ponderosa, Pinus radiata, Pinus strobus, Pinus strobus 'Nana', Pinus strobus 'Pendula', Pinus strobus 'Seacrest', Pinus sylvestris, Pinus sylvestris 'Watereri', Pinus taeda, Pinus thunbergiana, Pinus virginiana, Pinus wallichiana
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