Pinus lambertiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Douglas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 15: 500. (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481091
Common Names
- Sugar Pine
- Lambert Pine
- Lambertiana Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus lambertiana (also called Sugar Pine, among many other common names) is a species of coniferous tree in the Pinaceae family. It is native to North America, where it is found in the United States and Canada. It is found in forests, scrublands, and rocky slopes at elevations of 0–2,400 m.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus lambertiana is used for timber, fuel, and as an ornamental plant in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus lambertiana has a yellow-green flower and a small, brown, oval-shaped cone. The seed is a small, brown, winged nut. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons that are needle-like and yellow-green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus lambertiana is a hardy evergreen conifer that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or by seed in fall. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame in autumn and transplant the seedlings in spring.
Where to Find Pinus lambertiana
Pinus lambertiana can be found in western North America, from British Columbia to California.
Pinus lambertiana FAQ
What is the common name of Pinus lambertiana?
Lambert's Pine
What is the native range of Pinus lambertiana?
North America
What is the hardiness zone of Pinus lambertiana?
USDA Zone 6
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
David Douglas (1799-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Douglas' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus lambertiana Douglas: Placement according to April 2023 Classification