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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:
  • 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
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​Newport, OR 97365

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Lincoln SWCD
PO Box 2273
Newport, OR 97365

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Phone: (541) 265-2631​
Email: info@lincolnswcd.org

Office Hours: M-F 8:00 - 4:00*

​*Unless in the field. Please reach out to arrange an office visit so that we can ensure in-person availability.
  • Get Involved
  • Resources
  • District Programs and Services
    • District Programs and Services Overview
    • ODA Mid Coast Agricultural Water Quality Management
    • Watershed Restoration, Enhancement, and Assessment Overview* >
      • Conservation Enhancement
    • Noxious Weed Control & Prevention Overview >
      • Invasive Species FAQ
      • Invasive Knotweeds
      • Old Man's Beard
      • Yellow Flag Iris
      • Policeman's Helmet
    • Monitoring Programs Overview* >
      • Fish Surveying and Aquatic Habitat Asessment
      • Water Quality Monitoring
    • Siletz Basin Focus Area*
    • Upper Yaquina Strategic Implementation Area
  • Who We Are
  • Native Plant Sale
  • Contact Us