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Limber pine

Pinus flexilis
                                           


  

Growth Form: conical to ovoid

Crown Density: open

Size: to 35 feet high

Drought Resistance: good

Cold Hardiness: excellent

Growth Rate: slow

Life Span: long

Elevational Range: to 11,000 feet

Soil Conditions: well-drained

Possible Insect Problems: bark beetles

Possible Disease Problems: mistletoe

Wildlife Value: high: food value from seeds for upland game and songbirds

Seasonal Color: evergreen

Miscellany: native