Lodgepole Pine (Contorta)

The Lodgepole Pine (Contorta) is generally described as a perennial tree. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The greatest bloom is usually observed in the mid summer, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until fall. Leaves are retained year to year. The Lodgepole Pine (Contorta) has a long life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate. At maturity, the typical Lodgepole Pine (Contorta) will reach up to 99 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 30 feet.

The Lodgepole Pine (Contorta) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, cuttings, seed. It has a rapid ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have high vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -70°F. has low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.