Pinus contorta ssp. Contorta (Shore Pine)

Plant Description: A native evergreen conifer known for its tendency to contort its trunk. Also a notably smaller, bushy native pine tree, typically around 40 feet tall, but still occasionally growing as tall as 100 feet. Often found in very dry, rocky, and sandy locations like rocky forests and coastal bluffs. Needs grow in twos and alternate along each stem, bark is red, brown, and gray.

Pitch, bark, and needs have historically been used medicinally to treat various ales and sipped in tea. *NEVER CONSUME PLANTS WITHOUT PROPER ID*

• Height: 30-100ft
• Width: 20-40t
• Watering needs: prefers to be somewhat dry, drought tolerant once established
  
• Sun needs: full sun-part sun
  
• Soil needs: dry, well draining
  
• Bloom Time: April-June
  
• Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): No

Landscape Use and Ecological Function: Shore Pines thrive in drier, rocky, and sandy locations. Great for slopes and rock gardens. These shorter pines will attract a wide variety of animals to your garden. Known to attract woodpeckers, a wide variety of songbirds, crossbills, jays, and even grouse. Attracts squirrels, chipmunks, and pine white butterfly.