Pinus flexilis
Rocky Mountain White Pine; Limber P
Description
Conifer, evergreen, small to medium tree, 30-50 ft high, short trunk, broad, rounded crown, flat-topped at maturity. Bark light gray and smooth; later, dark gray, fissured into scaly ridges or rectangular plates. Needles are in bundles of 5, 5-9 cm long, not toothed, light or dark green, white stomatal line on all surfaces, but not always distinct. Twigs slender, very flexible, tough. Female cones near ends of branches, 8 to 15 cm long, egg-shaped, yellow-brown, short-stalked. Sun or partial shade. Best in moist, well-drained soil, however, it is very adaptable.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
25-40', 40-60'
Width Range
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Light Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Brown, White
Fruit Season
Intermittent
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Silhouette
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Park, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Screen, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
Wildlife
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.