Sugar Pine

Pinus lambertiana

Plant type:
Tree
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
High

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline

Location

Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
10000
Counties:
Carson City,
Douglas,
Washoe

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
Fast
Germination requirements:
Cold stratification 60 days.
Reproduction:
Moderate
Establishment:
Moderate
Lifespan:
Long
Survival:
NA

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Commercial availability:
Available
Citations:

Habeck 1992, Kinlock and Scheuner 2025, Analdi 2006, USDA 2025.

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