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Pinus lambertiana
Sugar Pine
Information by: Photographer: Betsy Thompson
Description
Pinus lambertiana is an evergreen tree. It tends to be pyramidal in youth, becoming more open or round topped with age. It grows best in full sun and will thrive in most soils that are reasonably well drained. Pines are highly combustible plants.
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.