Status:
valid
Authors:
Roezl ex. Gordon
Source:
wcs
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Pinetum Suppl.: 64. (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481153
Common Names
- Lawsonii Pine
- Lawsonii Spruce
- Port Orford Cedar
Description
Pinus lawsonii (also called Lawson's pine, among many other common names) is a species of coniferous tree in the family Pinaceae. It is native to the mountains of western North America, growing at altitudes of 1,500–3,000 m. It typically grows in rocky areas, on ridges and slopes, and in pine forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus lawsonii is used in landscaping and as a windbreak. It is also used to make furniture, paper, and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pinus lawsonii is a small, yellow, cone-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinus lawsonii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a warm, sunny position.
Where to Find Pinus lawsonii
Pinus lawsonii is native to western North America and is found in the dry, open forests of the region.
Pinus lawsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus lawsonii?
Pinus lawsonii
What is the natural habitat of Pinus lawsonii?
Mountainous regions of western North America
What is the average height of Pinus lawsonii?
20-30 meters
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,