Monday, 30 November 2015

Pinus contorta


  • Common Name - lodgepole pine
  • Botanical Name - Pinus contorta
  • Family - Pinaceae
  • Bud -  fascicles
  • Bark -  lightly fissured, grey
  • Leaf - needle, acicular shape, acute apex, serrulate margin, parallel veins
  • Flower - not showy, April - May
  • Fruit - cone, winged seed, September - October
  • Habit - horizontal, irregular, upright
  • Form - pyramidal, irregular, narrow
  • Size - 22-30m
  • Culture - full sun, acidic/well drained soil
  • Use - forestry, screening, specimen plant

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