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Pinus flexilis

Limber Pine, Rocky Mountain White Pine

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Evergreen

Height:

9 - 15m

Width:

5 - 11m

Growth Rate:

Slow

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

4, 5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun Part Shade

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)

Drought Tolerance:

Very High

Flooding Tolerance:

Low

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Unknown

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Unknown

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Parks, Highway, Residential

Native to Ontario:

No

Native to North America:

Yes

Insects and Diseases

No serious or common issues in the urban environment.

Management Notes

None of significance

Cultivars 

Extra Blue, Prostrata, Vanderwolf's Pyramid