Lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta var. latifolia)
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Type
Conifer
Status
Native
Edible fruit/nut tree?
NO
Names
Latin (scientific) name: Pinus contorta var. latifolia
Common English name: Lodgepole pine
Other names: Rocky Mountain lodgepole pine, black pine
French name: Pin tordu latifolié
Habitat
Exists on a variety of soils and sites, including wet depressions.
Other notes
This pine is found throughout Yukon and interior British Columbia.
The Lodgepole pine is the official arboreal emblem of Alberta.
Hardiness zone(s)
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
A hardiness zone is a geographically defined area where a given plant is capable of growing. Hardiness zones are based largely on climate, particularly minimum temperatures. Zone 0 covers the harshest areas in Canada for plant species. Higher numbers represent more temperate areas.
For more information on plant hardiness zones in Canada, visit Natural Resources Canada.
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