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White-Bark Pine

Pinus albicaulis

Evergreen Shrub

Height

4 - 5 (feet)

Spread

2 - 3 (feet)

Distinctions

Tree form is long-lived species; needles in clusters of 5; needles 2"–2.5" long; edible pine nuts; prefers well-drained soils.

Hardiness

SC, SE (Zone 3)

Origin

Mountains of western United States and Canada

Cultivars

‘Nana’ Dwarf upright form, sparse foliage; 5' high by 3' wide; grows 4"-6" per year.

White-Bark Pine