Lodgepole Pine Seeds
Pinus contorta
£3.10 – £7.20
The Pinus contorta, commonly known as Lodgepole Pine, is a tree of remarkable resilience and beauty. Its seeds offer the opportunity to cultivate a species known for its adaptability and unique appearance, making it a valuable addition to diverse landscapes.
- ✓ Hardy, adaptable and fast-growing, Lodgepole Pine (Pinus contorta) is a perfect choice for creating a windbreak, privacy screen or attractive feature tree.
- ✓ Lodgepole Pine seeds are easy to grow and with the right conditions, seedlings will quickly establish, forming a dense, evergreen tree up to 30m tall.
- ✓ Perfect for poor soils and exposed sites, Lodgepole Pine will tolerate a wide range of conditions including cold, wet, and windy locations.
- ✓ Lodgepole Pine offers year-round interest with its straight trunk, dense branches, and attractive cones that persist on the tree for many years.
- ✓ Quality UK seed stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
Pinus Contorta Seeds, sourced from the versatile Pinus contorta, are an excellent choice for UK gardeners and landscapers seeking a distinctive and resilient conifer. Commonly known as Lodgepole Pine, this species is celebrated for its unique twisted needles and ability to thrive in a variety of environments, from coastal regions to mountainous terrains. These seeds are the beginning of a journey towards growing a tree that is not only visually appealing but also highly adaptable to different soil types and climatic conditions.
The Lodgepole Pine is particularly noted for its fast growth rate and slender, upright form, making it a popular choice for creating natural barriers or adding vertical interest in landscape designs. Its ability to withstand harsh conditions, including poor soils and exposed sites, makes it a valuable species for reforestation and ecological projects.
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Colour
Green
Hardiness
-20°C to -15°C (H6)
When MatureSafety
Pollen Allergies, Thorns
Watering
Moderate
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Preferred Soil pH
Acidic
Long Needled Trees
Natural Germination: Lodgepole Pine seeds typically require exposure to cold temperatures to break dormancy, a process that can be naturally achieved by sowing the seeds outdoors in autumn, allowing them to undergo winter’s cold.
Artificial Stratification: For artificial stratification, the seeds can be mixed with a moist substrate and refrigerated for about 4-6 weeks. This method mimics the natural cold period, preparing the seeds for successful germination when planted in warmer conditions.
Scarification
Soak in water for 24 hours
Cold Stratification
Cold stratify for 30 days
Germinate
Expect about 98% germinancy
Difficulty Level
Easy
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | This item |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | This item |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (ParcelForce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £4.49 (Flat) | |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (ParcelForce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
| Large Items (Heavy or +1.4m) - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) | |
| Large Items (Heavy or +1.4m) - Standard Courier (ParcelForce) | £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.
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