Western white pine

Western white pine (Pinus monticola)

Western white pine, also known as Mountain white pine, California mountain pine

The Sugar Pine (Pinus lambertiana) is a sizable tree with notably large pine cones. It is native to the mountainous regions of the western United States. This tree is closely related to the Eastern White Pine, which is found in the eastern United States.

Key Facts About Western white pine

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Attributes of Western white pine

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
30 m to 70 m
Spread
8 m
Leaf Color
Green Blue White
Flower Size
15 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Green Brown Gold

Scientific Classification of Western white pine

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Conifers
Order
Pinales
Family
Pine
Genus
Pines
Species
Western white pine