Pinus contorta, murrayana: Lodgepole Pine (Band Pots)

Two needle pine from the Cascade range. It is more cold tolerant than the coastal variety. Frequently used as understock for  grafting interesting two needle cultivars to be later shipped into cold climates parts of the USA. The trees are branch free high into the trunk. Native Americans used the straight stems for tents and travel. Timber used for poles, fence posts, log homes.

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Please order pots in full boxes of 40 for shipment or 36 for pick up at the nursery. A full box weighs approximately 50-52 pounds. Each pot is wrapped in a plastic bag to offer additional protection in case the box is tipped during shipment. A special packing fee of $10 per box applies. Tip: Sometimes one size is sold out while other sizes are still available. A current availability list is posted on the home page to provide information on status, price and sizes of all products.