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Pinus contorta var. latifolia

Genus: Pinus - Species: contorta - Family: Pinaceae

Phonetic Spelling: PY-nus con-TOR-tah var. la-ti-FO-lee-ah

Common Names:

  • Lodgepole Pine
  • Rocky Mountain Lodgepole Pine

Tags

full sun tolerant
wildlife friendly
evergreen
large tree
needled evergreen
nighttime garden
larval host plant
imperial moth
wind damage prone

Quick Facts

  • Height: Not specified
  • Width: Not specified
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 6a
    • 6b
    • 4a
    • 4b
    • 5a
    • 5b
    • 3a
    • 3b
  • NC Region:Not specified

  • Origin:Western USA and Canada

  • Life Cycle:
    • Woody
  • Plant Types:
    • Perennial
    • Tree
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

AK , CO , ID , MT , OR , SD , UT , WA , WY Canada: AB , BC , NT , SK , YT

Uses

Native Americans used the tree for supports for teepees, lodges and other buildings.

Tree form (Larimer County, CO)-Early Fall
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