Lodgepole Pine

What: Lodgepole Pine (Pinus contorta) is a tall, slender evergreen tree native to western North America, named for its straight trunks historically used by Indigenous peoples to construct lodge poles. It features paired, twisted dark green needles 3-7 cm long and small, prickly cones that may remain on the tree for many years.

Best use: Lodgepole Pine makes an excellent natural-looking screen, windbreak, or specimen tree in prairie and foothills landscapes. It provides important habitat and food source for various birds and wildlife, while its clean, upright form adds architectural interest to naturalized plantings.

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