Shore pine
Pinus contorta ssp. contorta
Found in peat bogs and dry, sandy sites. This pine is often twisted and contorted and has two needles per leaf bundle. It is very tolerant of salt spray and is common along the Oregon Coast where it tends to stabilize dune habitats during the transition to more permanent Sitka spruce forest. Conifer Tree Mature Height: 10-50' Sun Exposure: Full to part-sun Soil Moisture: Dry to Wet |
Special Use Benefits:
Ideal for:
- Attracts pollinators (insects, bees, or butterflies)
- Provides food or nesting for birds
- Provides cover, shelter, forage for wildlife (deer, squirrel, fish, etc.)
- Good for Erosion Control
Ideal for:
- Coastal Shore
- Urban Garden