LODGEPOLE PINES
About Lodgepole Pine
Lodgepole pine is a type of evergreen tree that is native to western North America. It gets its name from the way its tall, slender trunk is topped with a tuft of greenery, which resembles a lodgepole or flagpole. The tree grows to an average height of 50-60 feet, with some specimens reaching up to 80 feet tall.
About Lodgepole Pine
Lodgepole pine is an important source of timber for the lumber industry, as its wood is strong and durable. In addition, the tree plays an important role in the ecology of western forests, as it provides a habitat for many wildlife species. Lodgepole pine is also notable for its ability to withstand fires; in fact, many lodgepole forests are actually started by wildfires.
BEST FRIEND THE TREE'S THICK BARK AND HIGH RESIN CONTENT PROTECT IT FROM FIRE DAMAGE, AND THE TREE WILL OFTEN SPROUT NEW GROWTH FROM ITS BASE AFTER A FIRE HAS OCCURRED. AS A RESULT, LODGEPOLE PINE IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE NATURAL CYCLE OF FOREST ECOSYSTEMS.
FORESTS'S
- is the official tree of British Columbia. -It is a slow-growing tree, taking about 80 years to reach maturity. -The wood is strong and lightweight, making it ideal for construction and pulp. -Lodgepole pine is also an important food source for many animals, including bears, squirrels, and birds. Lodgepole pine
Special Features of Lodgepole Pine
Variety Avaliable - Pinus contorta ‘Tiger’ Shore Pine - Pinus contorta ‘Spaan’s Dwarf’ Shore Pine - Pinus contorta var. latifolia ‘Chief Joseph’Lodgepole Pine
Variety Avaliable -Pinus contorta var. latifolia ‘Fastigiata’Lodgep ole Pine - Pinus contorta var. latifolia ‘Taylor’s Sunburst’Lodgepol e Pine
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