Pinus contorta var. latifolia

Pinus contorta var. latifolia

Lodgepole pine

Previous scientific name(s): Pinus contorta ssp. latifolia, Pinus divaricata var. hendersonii, Pinus divaricata var. latifolia

Evergreen tree up to 150 ft. tall occurring on well drained forest soils, 5,000 to 11,500 ft. in elevation. Species dominance is often maintained by fire. Provides high quality lumber.

Varieties: 

Species Attributes

Height: 
75 
- 150 
feet
Native or Introduced: 
Native
Precipitation: 
18 
in.
Sun & Shade Tolerance: 
Full Sun
Part Sun
Elevation: 
5,000 
- 11,500 
ft.

Soil Texture

Coarse: 
Not Adapted
Moderately Coarse: 
Average
Medium: 
Best
Moderately Fine: 
Marginal
Fine: 
Not Adapted

Soil pH

Acidic: 
Marginal
Neutral: 
Best
Basic: 
Not Adapted
Seeding Rate: 
PLS lbs/Acre
Pure Seed per Bushel: 
34.90 lbs.
Seeds per Pound: 
94,000
Germination Time: 
Days
Mycorrhizal Dependent: 
Yes
Bloom Color: 
Inconspicuous
Blooming Season: 
Summer