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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Pinus flexilisPinus flexilis

Limber Pine, Rocky Mountain White Pine

In Stock: 1.262 lb (Total:1.262lb)

Pinus flexilis

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1.26 lb CO

Details

Germination:

78%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

4,994

Quantity:

1.26 lb

Collected in:

Colorado
Arapaho National Forest

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1833605

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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Pinus flexilis, commonly known as Limber Pine or Rocky Mountain White Pine, is a versatile and resilient conifer native to the majestic Rocky Mountains. This evergreen tree typically grows to a height of 25-60 feet and boasts a pyramidal shape that matures into a broad, rounded crown. Limber Pine thrives in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils under full sun, adapting well to harsh, dry, and rocky high alpine environments between elevations of 5,000 to 12,000 feet. Its distinct flexible branches are adorned with dark green to bluish-green needles grouped in bundles of five, and produce thick-scaled, brown cones up to 8 inches long. While adaptable to various landscapes, it is not suited for climates south of USDA Zone 7. This medium-sized pine is generally low-maintenance but is vulnerable to white pine blister rust—a bark disease often fatal to the tree. For optimal growth, ensure the Limber Pine is planted away from currants and gooseberries, its alternate hosts. Ideal for both landscape display and ecological restoration, this hardy tree is a symbol of resilience in the wild and cultivated spaces alike.