Limber Pine
Arbor walk #72, Treekeeper ID #3697
This under-used pine, native to the western United States, is more tolerant of alkaline soils than the Eastern white pine. The dark blue green needles help this tree stand out in the landscape.
This tree is primarily found in the higher altitudes, such as the Rocky Mountains. This cultivar is faster growing than the original, and grows up narrowly, in a pyramidal shape. Its large cones are also very popular for decorative purposes.
| Common Name | Limber Pine |
|---|---|
| Latin Name | Pinus flexilis |
| Indigenous Name(s) | |
| Cultivar/Variety | ‘Vanderwolf Pyramid’ |
| Commercial Name |
Global Distribution
GPS Coordinates
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Percent Concrete
N/A
Distance to Buildings
| Year | Close Building #1 | Close Building #2 | Close Building #3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Myers House, 9.28 m | Mudd House, 23.81 m | Eliot B. House, 28.85 m |
Distance to Other Species
| Year | Close Species #1 | Close Species # 2 | Close Species # 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Red Maple, 11.95 m | Honeylocust, 15.22 m | Blackgum, 16.25 m |
Standard Measurements
| Year | Height (m) | DBH (cm) | Caliper (m) | Crown Diameter N-S (m) | Crown Diameter E-W (m) | Average Crown Diameter (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5.2886 | 17.1 | N/A | 3.32 | 2.75 | 3.035 |
| 2023 | 6.52 | 24.2 | N/A | 5 | 5.35 | 5.175 |
Nests and Pests
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Some branch/needle blight localized to specific, seemingly random areas A wound which seemed to be having trouble healing- the woundwood is uneven and sap is ‘bleeding’ out profusely |
Leaf Identification
The Limber Pine has 3 1/2″ long, short-stalked needles that are in bundles of 5. They are a dark green to bluish green and stay attached all year long.
Twig and Bud Identification
The twig is tan-brown, with budding leaves whorled around the twig.
Bark Identification
The Limber Pine has gray bark, mostly smooth but with some vertical gashing.
Cone Identification
The cones of the Limber Pine are brown and can be as long as 8″. The staminate cones are yellow-brown and clustered at the twig end.
‘Vanderwolf Pyramid’ Identification
The ‘Vanderwolf Pyramid’ cultivar grows faster than the traditional tree. As the name suggests, it also has a more pyramidal shape than wild Limber Pines.
