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Hansen's Northwest Native Plant Database |
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Hansen's Northwest Native Plant Database |
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Pinus contorta var. contorta (Shore
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This fast growing, two-needle yellow pine is closely related to Lodgepole Pine. Native to the west coast, including the San Juan Islands and the Oregon coast, Shore pine is hardy in USDA zones 5 -10. Highly tolerant of poor soils and saline conditions, it occurs in the wild on sandy bluffs along the seashore and also in peat bogs at higher elevations, where it becomes a natural bonsai. The short, dark green needles are 1-2½” long and curve slightly while the cones are ¾ - 2.” Usually a small tree, it can reach heights of 50’ with intricate branching forms. It is fantastic in a small garden or as a hedge. A quick way to establish a native garden framework from bare ground is to plant a variety of small to large Shore pines. |
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