Lodgepole Pine

Pinus contorta

Tree15×8 mzone 7–13light shade

Profile

Family: Pinaceae
Habit: Tree
Height: 15 m
Spread: 8 m
Growth: very fast
Lifespan: 111 years
First yield: after 11 years
Hardiness: zone 7–13
Shade tolerance: light shade
Soil: Sand, Silt
Soil moisture: dry – very wet
pH: 4.4 – 7.3
Synonyms: Shore Pine, Tamarack Pine

evergreen

Flowering & harvest

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Flowering
Fruit harvest
Leaf harvest

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible1 of 10

Medicinal1 of 10

Other uses1 of 10

Growing

Pinus contorta prefers full sun and tolerates a wide variety of soil conditions including peat bogs, sandy and gravelly soils. It requires moist but well-drained soil and moderate watering especially during the first year. Propagation is by seed sown in fall or spring after cold stratification. Seedlings are shallow-rooted and susceptible to drought and competition, so weed control and mulching are recommended.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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