Shore Pine

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Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Shore Pine (Pinus contorta ssp. contorta) is a native tree that grows in Central and Northern California, primarily in the North Coast region. It tends to grow at elevations from 0-11500 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Tree

Size

112 ft Tall

Special uses

Bank stabilization, Hedge

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Soil description

Grows best on deep, well developed soils but also found on coarse alluvial soils.

Natural setting

Site type

Forests

Plant communities

Wetland-Riparian

Wildlife supported

Bats

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 51 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Polyphemus moth

Antheraea polyphemus

Orange Tortrix Moth

Argyrotaenia franciscana

Western Pine Elfin

Callophrys eryphon

Pale Beauty

Campaea perlata

Alternative names

Common names:

Beach Pine, Coastal Lodgepole Pine

Sources

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