GIS Coordinate:
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Trail Number:
T1
Family:
Pinaceae
Foliage:
Leaves: densely crowded on the ends of the branchlets, pointing forward, rigid, curved or slightly twisted, 21/2 to 3 1/2" long, margins entire, apex sharp-pointed, 3 to 4 lines of stomata on each surface
Native Locale:
Rocky mountains of western North America, Alberta to northern Mexico, east to Texas
Mature Height:
30 to 50 feet
Mature Width:
15 to 35 feet
Hardiness Zones:
Zone 4 to 7
Soil Preference:
Prefers moist, well-drained; adapted to growing on rocky slopes; very adaptable
Growth Habit:
Dense, broad pyramid in youth, becoming a low, broad, flat- topped tree at maturity
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Disease and Insect:
White pine blister rust was reported on the species in a native stand
Landscape Value:
n/a
Additional Notes:
