In its region of origin, the tree grows to about 25 m, but it is often smaller when cultivated. P. contorta has an irregular pattern of growth, usually with multiple main trunks. As a result, the crown is often irregular and bushy. When young, it is still straight, and later it broadens with hanging branches, width of 6 - 8 m. When growing freely on its own, the tree is full all the way down. The yellowish brown bark is thin and peeling. The dark green needles are light underneath, they are twisted and grow in pairs. When closed, the hanging, slightly curved cones sometimes stay on the tree for up to 10 years. This does not have any detrimental effect on the seeds ability to germinate. Planted often for timber production. Is not very demanding when it comes to soil and even grows on poor, dry, sandy soil. Suitable for coastal areas. Pinus contorta is an important producer of timber. The tree makes very few demands on the soil and is thus planted in huge numbers.
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hanging cone, 2 - 5 cm, remain on the tree very long
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
provides food for birds
Application
coastal areas, industrial areas
Shape
multi-stem treem, specimen conifer
Origin
northern and western North America
Multi-stem treeSpecimen coniferacid soilclay soilloamy soilnutrient-poor soilpeaty soilsandy soiltolerates no pavinglight-lovingresistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)suitable for dry soilcan withstand windbroad conical1st size , taller than 12 metreshalf-open crowngreenyellowaverage growingprovides food for birdsnon-toxic (usually)Capricious growingOrnamental fruitFragrant flowers
Frequently asked questions
Pinus contorta
Pinus contorta can eventually reach a height of 10 - 20 (25) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Pinus contorta is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 - 20 (25) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The right time to plant Pinus contorta is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Pinus contorta with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.