Shore Pine Size:3 Gallon well developed soils that receive

well developed soils that receive some moisture and have adequate drainage

relatively easy to grow

Pollinated flowers then develop into abundant small red fruits in summertime that birds flock to

Photo Credits 3 & 4: Karli Del Biondo

hedgerows and screens

Shore Pine Size:3 Gallon well developed soils that receivePinus contorta ssp. contorta Shore pines compact size, evergreen needles and all around durability make it an excellent choice for urban and suburban gardens. Its Latin name is derived from the way coastal winds scalp this species into dramatically contorted designs. Its thick, sculptural branches are adorned with short, dark green needles that cover the stems in bundles of two (Pinus contorta is the only species of pine native to the Pacific