Sugar Pine
Pinus lambertiana Douglas
Pinus lambertiana, known as Sugar Pine, is a species in the genus Pinus of the family Pinaceae. It is native to regions including California, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, and Oregon. This pine is notable for being the tallest and most massive pine tree, with the longest cones among conifers. It was first described in 1827 by Douglas.
Description
Pinus lambertiana is distinguished by its impressive height and large size, making it the tallest pine species and one of the most massive. Its cones are among the longest of any conifer. The species is native to the Pacific coast of North America, ranging from Oregon in the north to Baja California in the south. It occurs in coastal and inland mountain areas. Sugar Pine is part of the Pinaceae family and is recognized by its common name in English and other languages.
Other common names
Sugar Pine
Distribution
NO · BR · Global · California · Mexico Northwest · Nevada · Oregon
Synonyms
Pinus lambertiana var. purpureaPinus lambertiana var. martirensisStrobus lambertianaPinus lambertiana var. minorPinus lambertiana subsp. martirensis