Shore Pine Size:3 Gallon Size at maturity: 30’ -

Size at maturity: 30’ - 80’ tall (though usually no more than 50’)

Wildlife support: flowers are a nectar source for hummingbirds

Photo Credits 3 & 4: Karli Del Biondo

Pollinated flowers then develop into abundant small red fruits in summertime that birds flock to

well developed soils that receive some moisture and have adequate drainage

Shore Pine Size:3 Gallon Size at maturity: 30’ -Pinus contorta ssp. contorta Shore pines compact size, evergreen needles and all around durability make it an excellent choice for urban and suburban gardens. Its Latin name is derived from the way coastal winds scalp this species into dramatically contorted designs. Its thick, sculptural branches are adorned with short, dark green needles that cover the stems in bundles of two (Pinus contorta is the only species of pine native to the Pacific