Hardiness
Zone 3
Discover the plant
Bent rib pine
FamilyPinaceae
Pinus contorta var. contorta, or coastal lodgepole pine, is a species indigenous to North American coastal regions, recognizable by its irregular and often asymmetrical habit, dark fissured bark, and dark green needles grouped in pairs. Adapted to windy, sandy, or poor sites, it offers a natural, expressive silhouette that is very resistant to harsh conditions. Although variable in form, it often features a sinuous trunk, twisted branches, and a relaxed appearance, making it ideal for naturalistic gardens, ecological restorations, or stabilization plantings. Its moderate growth, tolerance to salt spray and poor soils, and good hardiness make it a resilient and undemanding conifer.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Not necessary in poor soil
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorOrange-yellow (male), reddish (female)
Foliage colorDark green
Foliage typeEvergreen (coniferous)
FruitingCones small, grayish brown, often curved, persistent on the tree
Maximum height26–39 ft (8–12 m)
Maximum width4–6 m (13–20 ft)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature-40°C
