Lodgepole Pine (Pinus Contorta) - Naturally Grown Plug Seedlings

Lodgepole Pine (Pinus Contorta) - Naturally Grown Plug Seedlings

What You Get: 

Choose the ideal size for your planting project:

• An all-naturally grown plug seedling, available in a 6+ inch size.

Our unwavering commitment means no chemical fertilizers or pesticides are ever used. This ensures you receive a healthier, more robust tree for your landscape, while also supporting a cleaner, more sustainable environment. For comprehensive details on our natural growing practices and the superior quality of our trees, please visit our About Our Trees & Plants page.

When You Get It:

Your seedlings will be carefully shipped during the optimal planting season – either Spring or Fall – based on your specific agricultural zone. You'll have the opportunity to select your preferred shipping season during checkout to ensure ideal planting conditions. Refer to our Shipping Schedule for important order and delivery information.

Volume Pricing Discount Available! Inquire about discounts for larger orders.

Product Information: The Versatile and Hardy Lodgepole Pine

Welcome the Lodgepole Pine (Pinus contorta) to your landscape, a remarkably adaptable and fast-growing native of North America. This resilient evergreen, stretching from the Alaskan wilderness to the high peaks of the Sierra Nevadas, is a testament to nature's endurance. Celebrated for its impressively straight trunk and rapid growth, the Lodgepole Pine is a practical and attractive choice for a variety of landscaping needs.

A Legacy of Resilience & Utility:

The Lodgepole Pine is a tree steeped in history and built for survival. Its long, straight growth habit made it a prized resource for Native American tribes, who famously used its poles for constructing teepees. This pine's adaptability is further showcased in its unique relationship with fire. The intense heat of a forest fire triggers the release of seeds from their protective cones, allowing for the natural regeneration of the forest and demonstrating the Lodgepole's role as a true pioneer species.

Thrives Where Others Falter:

Engineered by nature for the most demanding environments, the Lodgepole Pine is one of the most cold-hardy trees available, capable of withstanding frigid temperatures as low as -70°F. It is also a high-elevation champion, thriving at altitudes up to 10,000 feet. This makes it an unparalleled choice for our customers in the challenging climates of the Rocky Mountains and other high-altitude regions.

Key Landscape Benefits:

• Rapid Growth for Quick Results: An excellent choice for establishing quick privacy screens and effective windbreaks, the Lodgepole Pine grows vigorously to about 20 feet before its growth rate slows.
  
  
• Extreme Cold and Altitude Tolerance: Perfectly suited for mountainous and northern climates, this tree offers reliable performance where other species might struggle.
  
  
• Low Maintenance & Adaptable: True to its hardy nature, the Lodgepole Pine is a low-maintenance choice once established, adapting to a variety of soil conditions.
  
  
• Historic & Natural Beauty: With its slender profile and rich history, the Lodgepole Pine adds a touch of wild, natural beauty to any landscape.