A tall coniferous tree native to high-elevation mountains of California and Oregon, known for its long needles and large, heavy cones. It thrives in cold, dry climates and is extremely drought-tolerant once established.
Overview
Form
conical to columnar
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
40–180′ tall × 20–40′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Flood Tolerance
none
Zone 3aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b
pH Range
5.68.4
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.6 to 8.4
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerWinter
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Sierra Nevada and Cascade Mountains, California and Oregon
