Shore Pine Tree

Pinus contorta var. contorta

$39⁹⁹

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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.

Plant Highlights

Shore Pine Tree highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Pinus contorta var. contorta
Growing Zones

2-7
Mature Height

35 - 40 feet
Mature Spread

20 - 25 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Low Once Established
Soil

Adaptable Well-Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Fall Color

Evergreen
Pruning Time

Early Spring

Growing Zones 2-7

Find Your Growing Zone!

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!