Shore Pine
Pinus contorta var. contorta
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Native to the west coast of North America, this develops into an architectural specimen, practically always somewhat crooked an windswept. Tolerates seacoast exposure due to its native habitat. Evergreen.
| Key feature: | Specimen |
| Plant type: | Conifer |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast growing to 20 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Special features: | Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Seacoast Exposure, Specimen |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 3340 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
Native to the west coast of North America, this develops into an architectural specimen, practically always somewhat crooked an windswept. Tolerates seacoast exposure due to its native habitat. Evergreen.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
| Key feature: | Specimen |
| Plant type: | Conifer |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast growing to 20 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Special features: | Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Seacoast Exposure, Specimen |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 3340 |
