• A dense row of Pinus contorta (Lodgepole Pine) trees coated in a heavy frost, their green needles dusted white and sparkling against a bright blue sky. The tightly packed trees form a thick, textured wall stretching into the distance.
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Pinus contorta - Lodgepole Pine

Pinus contorta - Lodgepole Pine

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Lodgepole Pine is a hardy, fast-growing conifer that thrives in diverse landscapes, and reaching 50-100 feet tall. Its tall, slender form and dense evergreen needles make it an excellent choice for windbreaks, reforestation projects, and self-sustaining landscapes. It produces pollen-rich male cones, providing a resource for native bees and early-season insects, while its seeds feed red squirrels, crossbills, and other songbirds. A valuable addition to large-scale restoration efforts, rural plantings, and naturalized urban spaces, it excels where a strong, adaptable tree is needed.

Lodgepole Pine grows in dry forests, open meadows, and mountainous slopes, often thriving in nutrient-poor soils where other trees struggle. As a pioneer species, it readily colonizes burned or disturbed areas, playing a key role in forest regeneration. Young trees may be browsed by deer, but mature trees are generally avoided, giving it moderate grazing resistance.

Bloom Times & Plant Sizes

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Plant Specifics

Seeds Per Pack

Seeds Per Package: 15

Light Conditions

  • Sun

Soil Conditions

  • Well Drained
  • Sandy
  • Gravelly

Height

Width

Bloom Colour

Month of Bloom

Vigorousness

  • Moderate
  • Fast

Deer Resistance

  • Moderate

Features

  • Birds
  • Bees
  • Fragrant
  • Attractive Seed Heads
  • Rural Spaces
  • Medicinal Properties
  • Edible Parts

Chinook Exposure

  • Fully Exposed

Distribution Info

Native to BC, AB, SK, MB, YT, and NT, extending into the western U.S., having the largest distribution of any North American pine species. Common in boreal forests, montane regions, and coastal areas, thriving in poor, rocky, or fire-prone environments.

Traditional Edible & Medicinal Info

Indigenous groups widely used Pinus contorta for structural, medicinal, and food purposes. Its straight, flexible trunks were the primary wood for Tipi poles, while resin and needle infusions were used to treat respiratory ailments, sore throats, and muscle pain. The seeds were occasionally consumed as a food source.