Lodgepole Pine vs Austrian Pine - TreeTime.ca

Lodgepole Pine vs Austrian Pine

Pinus nigra

Pinus contorta var. latifolia

Austrian Pine
Lodgepole Pine

Austrian Pine is a medium-sized evergreen known for its dense rounded crown and long needles.

This moderately fast growing tree adds year-round colour to your yard and tends to be resistant the effects of snow, ice, and pollution.

Lodgepole pine is well suited to western Canada's climate and growing conditions. This native pine noted for its rapid growth among evergreen. And as one of Canada's hardiest conifers, it can tolerate cold, shade, drought, and poor soil conditions.

Austrian Pine Quick Facts

Lodgepole Pine Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 1a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: very long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


In row spacing: 3 - 4 m (10 - 12 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: corsican pine, european black pine