Pine Trees
Pine
Pinus species
Pine vary from large, open or densely pyramidal trees to compact shrubs. Pine prefer full sunlight and well-drained, acidic soil to keep their green colour. Pine are valued for their attractive cones and year-round colour, especially in large areas.
| Pine Species | Zone | Ht. | Sp. | Features and Foliage |
| Austrian Pine Pinus nigra |
3-4 | 12 m | 6 m | Broad, open, pyramidal tree with stiff, long needles |
| Bristlecone Pine Pinus aristata |
2 | 4 m | 2 m | Deep green needles are decorated with white flecks Long-living; slow-growing, shrubby tree with asymmetrical form |
| Limber Pine Pinus flexilis |
3-4 | 8 m | 5 m | Unique tree with flexible branches and wind-swept form |
| Lodgepole Pine Pinus contorta latifolia |
2 | 12 m | 3 m | Slender native shelterbelt tree with twisted needles Alberta’s official tree |
| Ponderosa Pine Pinus ponderosa |
3-4 | 15 m | 6 m | Tall, pyramidal tree with ling needles and large cines |
| Scots/Scotch Pine Pinus sylvestris |
3 | 12 m | 6 m | Pyramidal tree with orange bark Popular Christmas tree choice |
| Swiss Stone Pine Pinus cembra |
3 | 10 m | 5 m | Picturesque, pyramidal tree with dense foliage retained on lower branches Slow-growing accent or specimen tree |
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- Scots Pine
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- Mugho Pine
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- Ponderosa Pine
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- Lodgepole Pine
Mugho Pine (Swiss Mountain Pine)
Pinus mugo – Hardiness Zone 1
Hardy, coniferous shrub with short, dark green needles and rounded cones. Useful for foundation planting.
| Culivars | Ht. | Sp. | Features |
| Mugho Pine Pinus mugo mughus |
3 m | 2 m | Large shrub |
| Dwarf Mugho Pine Pinus mugo pumilo |
1 m | 1.5 m | Dwarf form of Mugho Pine |
