Pinus flexilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.James
Source:
wcs
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Narrat. Exp. St. Peter's River 2: 35 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481474
Common Names
- Flexilis Pine
- Flexilis White Pine
- Flexilis Weymouth Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus flexilis (also called limber pine, among many other common names) is a species of pine native to western North America. It is a medium-sized evergreen tree growing to 20–30 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1 m. It is found in dry and moist forests, at altitudes of 0–3,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus flexilis is used for timber, fuel, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make paper and pulp products, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pinus flexilis var. reflexa Engelm.Pinus flexilis var. flexilis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pinus flexilis is a yellow-green male catkin, while the female catkin is a red-brown. The seed is a small, brown cone with a thin, papery shell. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, short needle.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus flexilis is a slow-growing, long-lived tree that can reach up to 30 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be collected in the fall and stored in a cool, dry place until spring. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Pinus flexilis
Pinus flexilis is native to the Rocky Mountains of North America and can be found in the western part of the mountain range.
Pinus flexilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus flexilis?
Pinus flexilis
What is the common name of Pinus flexilis?
Limber Pine
What is the natural range of Pinus flexilis?
Western North America
Species in the Pinus genus
Pinus kesiya, Pinus latteri, Pinus koraiensis, Pinus krempfii, Pinus lambertiana, Pinus jeffreyi, Pinus jaliscana, Pinus lawsonii, Pinus luchuensis, Pinus lumholtzii, Pinus luzmariae, Pinus longaeva, Pinus leiophylla, Pinus litvinovii, Pinus densata, Pinus densithunbergii, Pinus densiflora, Pinus cubensis, Pinus culminicola, Pinus dalatensis, Pinus douglasiana, Pinus echinata, Pinus edulis, Pinus durangensis, Pinus devoniana, Pinus contorta, Pinus coulteri, Pinus clausa, Pinus halepensis, Pinus hartwegii, Pinus greggii, Pinus hakkodensis, Pinus heldreichii, Pinus hwangshanensis, Pinus henryi, Pinus herrerae, Pinus fenzeliana, Pinus elliottii, Pinus engelmannii, Pinus gerardiana, Pinus glabra, Pinus flexilis, Pinus serotina, Pinus rzedowskii, Pinus sabiniana, Pinus strobiformis, Pinus squamata, Pinus sibirica, Pinus strobus, Pinus roxburghii,
Species in the Pinaceae family
Abies alba, Abies amabilis, Abies balsamea, Abies beshanzuensis, Abies borisii-regis, Abies bracteata, Abies cephalonica, Abies chensiensis, Abies cilicica, Abies concolor, Abies delavayi, Abies densa, Abies durangensis, Abies fabri, Abies fanjingshanensis, Abies fargesii, Abies firma, Abies flinckii, Abies forrestii, Abies fraseri, Abies grandis, Abies guatemalensis, Abies hickelii, Abies hidalgensis, Abies holophylla, Abies homolepis, Abies kawakamii, Abies koreana, Abies lasiocarpa, Abies magnifica, Abies mariesii, Abies nebrodensis, Abies nephrolepis, Abies nordmanniana, Abies numidica, Abies pindrow, Abies pinsapo, Abies procera, Abies recurvata, Abies religiosa, Abies sachalinensis, Abies sibirica, Abies spectabilis, Abies squamata, Abies veitchii, Abies vejarii, Abies yuanbaoshanensis, Abies ziyuanensis, Abies jaliscana, Abies phanerolepis,
References
Edwin James (1797-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.James' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus flexilis E.James: Placement according to April 2023 Classification