Shore Pine Tree
Pinus contorta var. contorta
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Delivery and Shipping
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
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Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Evergreen, Salt Tolerant, Deer-resistant, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant, and Hedge/Screen
Specifications
Specifications
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Growing Zones 2-7
Every landscape needs a focal point, and this mid-sized native selection would fill that role beautifully. The Shore Pine Tree (Pinus contorta var. contorta) is a dark green Conifer that grows into wild, twisting shapes with fine-textured whorls of long, slender needles!
Growing native along the coastlines of Alaska and south into Northern California, not minding the salty air. Imagine what they'll look like in a Midwestern yard with its constant windy conditions! Or planted lakeside, or along the Coast, or even along a busy street. This is a tough, widely adaptable tree that can handle salt spray, earning it the common name - the Beach Pine!
If you aren't buffeted by high winds every day, the tree will develop into a broad rounded canopy, but will still have a contorted trunk, earning it the name Twisted Pine. People have used Shore Pines for generations to produce miniature Bonsai trees because of their divine visual interest.
Incredibly hardy throughout USDA growing zones 2 to 7, the Shore Pine is amazingly cold-hardy and rugged! Wildlife and songbirds love taking shelter in the broad limbs and foraging for seeds in the elongated pine cones that appear in the fall.
Planting and Application:
Plant this as a single specimen as an evergreen shade tree, or plant a row of them as a natural, dense windbreak or screen. You will really love the soft needles and the amazingly fresh scent of real pine! Each one will be unique, a standout in its own right!
Slow the prevailing winds to slow drifting snow and wind erosion with a stand of these hardy native Evergreens. Create shade year-round as well as privacy without the hassle of a fussy tree. Shore Pines are no divas but stand out nonetheless! You will love the year-round dark green hue when including Shore Pines into mixed screening borders, and luxurious shelterbelts for birds and wildlife.
- Dark Green Needles Held in Pairs
- Rugged Native Evergreen
- Handles Wind & Salt Spray
- Great to Train As Bonsai!
- Faster Growing Conifer
- Elongated Pine Cones For Wildlife
- Windbreaks, Privacy, Harsh Windy Conditions & Specimens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Handling drought, poor soil, cold, and neglect, about the only thing that will set the Shore Pine back is too much shade or soggy soil! This variety of Pine needs full sun to perform at its best. If you need to encourage a denser canopy or want to reduce size, candle pruning in the spring is the best method.
You may notice Pines developing some yellow interior needles that will drop in the fall. This is completely normal as the tree will regrow new fresh growth. Keep this free Pine Straw under your tree for a layer of protection from cold and moisture loss, or rake it up to use elsewhere in your garden!
- Full Sun Native Evergreen
- Any Well-Drained Soil
- Tolerates Drought & Neglect
- Prune in Early Spring
- Very Hardy & Adaptable
Rugged, adaptable, and extremely cold-hardy! We are pleased to offer this windswept native beauty. Order your Shore Pine Tree from Nature Hills today!
