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Pinus contorta latifolia - Engelm.                
                 
Common Name Lodgepole Pine
Family Pinaceae
Synonyms
Known Hazards The wood, sawdust and resins from various species of pine can cause dermatitis in sensitive people[222].
Habitats Coastal dunes and sphagnum covered bogs to montane dry or moist areas[60, 82]. Trees growing inland are much larger than those growing near the coast[60].
Range Western N. America - Alaska to California.
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Medicinal Rating  
Care
Fully Hardy Well drained soil Moist Soil Wet Soil Full sun

Summary       

Physical Characteristics       
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Pinus contorta latifolia is an evergreen Tree growing to 15 m (49ft) by 8 m (26ft) at a fast rate.
It is hardy to zone 7. It is in leaf 12-Jan It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen from Jan to February. The flowers are monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and are pollinated by Wind.The plant is not self-fertile.


Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry moist or wet soil and can tolerate drought. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.
Pinus contorta latifolia Lodgepole Pine


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Pinus contorta latifolia Lodgepole Pine
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Habitats       
Woodland Garden Canopy;
Edible Uses                                         
None known
Medicinal Uses
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None known
Other Uses
None known
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Propagation                                         
Seed -
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Author                                         
Engelm.
                                                                                 
Botanical References                                         
1160200
                                                                                 
Links / References                                         

[60]Hitchcock. C. L. Vascular Plants of the Pacific Northwest.
A standard flora for Western N. America with lots of information on habitat etc. Five large volumes, it is not for the casual reader.
[82]Sargent. C. S. Manual of the Trees of N. America.
Two volumes, a comprehensive listing of N. American trees though a bit out of date now. Good details on habitats, some details on plant uses. Not really for the casual reader.

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