Pinus contorta subsp. contorta (N)
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Common Name —— shore pine
Family —————— Pinaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 7
Form ——————— crooked truck with irregular crown
Height/Spread ——– 10 – 20 m / 5 – 8 m
Water ——————– medium
Soil ———————– moist; well-drained
Sunlight —————- full sun to part shade
Leaves —————— needles in pairs; 2 – 7 cm
Cone ——————— reddish green; 3 – 5 cm; sharp at tip
Bark ——————— cross-checked; orange-brown to purple-brown
Limitation ————- prone to various fungus and insect pests
Strength —————- tolerant of low-nutrient conditions; salt tolerant
Use ———————– as specimen tree; as replanted native species
ID ———————— 2 needle pine; with reddish brown buds
