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California Native Plant

Pinus flexilis

Limber Pine

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

Pinus flexilis is an evergreen tree that grows 20'-30' tall at a slow to moderate pace. It has a thick trunk, open round top, and many limber branches that may droop. Cones are 5" long, oval or cone shaped, buff to buff-orange. Needles are blue green in color. It prefers moist, well draining soil. This pine is used for bonsai.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

Orange, White

Fruit Season

Intermittent

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Silhouette

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Indoor, Park

Special Uses

Wind Break, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.