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Did you know that Lodgepole Pine is unique among North American pines?

Not only does it have the widest range of elevations, from sea level to 11,000 feet, but its needles grow in bundles of two. Additionally, the sapwood is very wide, which makes Lodgepole Pine a strong and durable timber species. In this post, I'll discuss some of the special features of Lodgepole Pine. Stay tuned!

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Did you know that Lodgepole Pine is unique among North American pines?

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  1. LODGEPOLE PINES

  2. Lodgepole pine is a type of evergreen tree that is native to western North America. It gets its name from the way its tall, slender trunk is topped with a tuft of greenery, which resembles a lodgepole or flagpole. The tree grows to an average height of 50-60 feet, with some specimens reaching up to 80 feet tall. About Lodgepole Pine

  3. Lodgepole pine is an important source of timber for the lumber industry, as its wood is strong and durable. In addition, the tree plays an important role in the ecology of western forests, as it provides a habitat for many wildlife species. Lodgepole pine is also notable for its ability to withstand fires; in fact, many lodgepole forests are actually started by wildfires. About Lodgepole Pine

  4. THE TREE'S THICK BARK AND HIGH RESIN CONTENT PROTECT IT FROM FIRE DAMAGE, AND THE TREE WILL OFTEN SPROUT NEW GROWTH FROM ITS BASE AFTER A FIRE HAS OCCURRED. AS A RESULT, LODGEPOLE PINE IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE NATURAL CYCLE OF FOREST ECOSYSTEMS. FORESTS'S BEST FRIEND

  5. - is the official tree of British Columbia. -It is a slow-growing tree, taking about 80 years to reach maturity. Lodgepole pine Special Features of Lodgepole Pine -The wood is strong and lightweight, making it ideal for construction and pulp. -Lodgepole pine is also an important food source for many animals, including bears, squirrels, and birds.

  6. - Pinus contorta ‘Tiger’ Shore Pine Variety Avaliable - Pinus contorta ‘Spaan’s Dwarf’ Shore Pine - Pinus contorta var. latifolia ‘Chief Joseph’Lodgepole Pine

  7. -Pinus contorta var. latifolia ‘Fastigiata’Lodgep ole Pine Variety Avaliable - Pinus contorta var. latifolia ‘Taylor’s Sunburst’Lodgepol e Pine

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  9. About Conifer Kingdom Conifer Kingdom is an online nursery offers the largest selection available with over 600 varieties, in sizes from sapling to large, mature specimens. We supply the everyday gardener to the serious collector.

  10. Since an early age, Brent has had a passion and talent for landscape design and horticulture. As a teenager, he explored the Chicago Botanic Garden on weekends and landscaped his family’s property with unusual conifers and plants to give it year-round color. Brent went on to graduate with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in horticulture from Cornell University and conducted research toward a Ph.D. on the root hardiness of containerized plants in the landscape. About the Founder- Brent Markus

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