Sugar pine
Pinus lambertiana
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A majestic high-elevation conifer native to the Sierra Nevada with a tall, narrow form and distinctive long needles in fascicles of five. The largest pine species in North America, it thrives in cool, mountainous climates and produces large cones with edible seeds.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Sierra Nevada mountains, California and Oregon
Native to: California, Oregon
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A majestic high-elevation conifer native to the Sierra Nevada with a tall, narrow form and distinctive long needles in fascicles of five. The largest pine species in North America, it thrives in cool, mountainous climates and produces large cones with edible seeds.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Sugar pine grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Sierra Nevada mountains, California and Oregon
Native to: California, Oregon
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation