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Pinus lambertiana

Sugar Pine

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Information by:         Photographer: Betsy Thompson

 

Description

Pinus lambertiana is an evergreen tree. It tends to be pyramidal in youth, becoming more open or round topped with age. It grows best in full sun and will thrive in most soils that are reasonably well drained. Pines are highly combustible plants.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer, Bulb

Height Range

25-40', 40-60'

Flower Color

Green

Flower Season

Constant

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Woodland

Accenting Features

Silhouette

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Lawn

Special Uses

Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.