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Pinus lambertiana

Sugar Pine

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Information by:         Photographer: Betsy Thompson

 

Description

Pinus lambertiana is an evergreen tree. Tend to be pyramidal in youth, becoming more open or round topped with age. Grow best in full sun and will thrive in most soils that are reasonably well drained.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer, Bulb

Height Range

25-40', 40-60'

Width Range

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:

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.