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The Whitebark Pine (Albicaulis) is generally described as a perennial tree. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the 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 Whitebark Pine (Albicaulis) has a long life span relative to most other plant species and a slow growth rate. At maturity, the typical Whitebark Pine (Albicaulis) will reach up to 65 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 15 feet.
The Whitebark Pine (Albicaulis) is usually not commercially available except under contract. It can be propagated by bare root, container, seed. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have low vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -58°F. has high tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.
| Category | |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| General Type | Tree |
| Growth Period | Summer |
| Growth Duration | Perennial |
| Lifespan | Long |
| Plant Nativity | Native to U.S. |
| Commercial Availability | Contracting Only |
| Bloom Period | Mid Summer |
|---|---|
| Displays Fall Colors | No |
| Shape/Growth Form | Single Stem |
| Drought Tolerance | High |
| Shade Tolerance | Intermediate |
| Height When Mature | 65 |
| Vegetative Spread | None |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Conspicuousness | No |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Low |
| Fruit/Seed Seasonality | Summer Fall |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Propagations (Ways to Grow) | Bare Root, Container, Seed |
|---|---|
| Moisture Requirements | Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
| Minimum Temperature | -58 |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 16 |
| Toxic to Nearby Plants | No |
| Toxic to Livestock | No |
| After-Harvest Resprout Ability | No |
| Responds to Coppicing | No |
| pH Range | 4.8–8 pH |
|---|---|
| Precipitation Range | 18–18 inches/yr |
| Planting Density | 300–430 indiv./acre |
| Soil Textures | Coarse, Medium |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 16 |
| Minimum Frost-Free Days | 90 day(s) |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Low |
| Leaf Retention | Yes |
|---|---|
| Palatability | Low |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Causes Livestock Bloating | None |
Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
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