Lodgepole Pine 40/60cm (P9T)
Pinus contorta
£15.55
A sturdy evergreen pine with dark green needles and reddish-brown bark. The Lodgepole Pine – Pinus contorta forms a neat, columnar shape when young, perfect for adding year-round structure to gardens.
- ✓ Hardy evergreen pine tree with distinctive dark green needles growing in pairs, providing excellent year-round structure and screening for gardens of all sizes
- ✓ Remarkably tough and adaptable tree that thrives in exposed positions and coastal gardens, perfect for challenging growing conditions
- ✓ Develops an attractive columnar shape when young, ideal for adding architectural interest without taking up too much ground space in smaller gardens
- ✓ Creates valuable shelter for garden wildlife, particularly birds, while the reddish-brown bark adds extra visual interest throughout all seasons
- ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
In stock - Usually dispatched within a few days
Pinus contorta, commonly known as Lodgepole Pine, is a robust evergreen tree that brings a touch of North American wilderness to UK gardens. This conifer is characterized by its tall, slender profile and dense crown of dark green needles. The needles, which grow in pairs, are short and slightly twisted, giving the tree a distinctive texture. Lodgepole Pine can grow to heights of 15-20 meters in cultivation, with a spread of about 5-8 meters at maturity.
It’s known for its adaptability, thriving in a wide range of soil types and climatic conditions. In spring, the tree produces small, yellowish male cones and reddish-purple female cones, which mature to a grey-brown over 2 years. The cones often remain closed for many years, opening only after fire or extreme heat, a adaptation that ensures seed dispersal in its native habitats. This pine’s resilience and fast growth make it popular for windbreaks, screening, and as a striking specimen tree in larger gardens.
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
Wider than 8 metres
🇬🇧 UK grown
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Full Sun, Partial Shade, Partial Sun
Pot Size
9cm (Tall)
Foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Colour
Green
Hardiness
-20°C and below (H7)
When MatureSafety
Child Safe, Pollen Allergies, Pet Safe
Watering
Moderate
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Preferred Soil pH
Acidic
Our unique tall 9cm pots is a smart strategy for cultivating trees with strong and deep root systems. This practice can lead to healthier and more resilient trees that are better prepared for transplantation and long-term growth in your UK garden.
Promoting Deep Root Development with Tall 9cm Pots:
1. Enhanced Root Growth: Using tall pots, such as 9cm pots, encourages trees to develop a deeper and more extensive root system. The added height of the pot allows the tree’s roots to grow downward, seeking nutrients and water in the lower soil layers.
2. Reduced Root Circling: Traditional, shallower pots can sometimes lead to root circling, where the roots grow in a circular pattern around the pot’s base. This can restrict the tree’s ability to access essential resources. Tall pots mitigate this issue, as roots are less likely to encounter physical barriers that encourage circling.
3. Improved Stability: The additional depth provided by tall pots offers improved stability for young trees. It allows for better anchoring and support, which is particularly important during periods of strong winds or inclement weather.
4. Better Soil Temperature Regulation: Tall pots offer improved insulation for the root system. This can help maintain more stable soil temperatures, protecting the roots from extreme heat or cold. This is crucial for healthy root development, especially in the unpredictable UK climate.
5. Reduced Transplant Shock: When it’s time to transplant a tree from a tall pot into the ground, the deeper root system developed in the tall pot can reduce transplant shock. The tree is better equipped to establish itself in its new environment.
6. Versatility: Tall pots are versatile and can accommodate a wide range of tree species. They are particularly useful for growing trees that have a taproot, which naturally grows deeper.
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
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Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £0.95 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | This item |
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £4.49 (Flat) | This item |
Medium Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £28.95 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcel Force) | £24.95 (Flat) | |
Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
You can view our Plant Healthy report here.
We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.