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Pinus contorta
This thin and narrow-crowned tree is 130 to 160 ft high and can achieve up to 2 meters diameter at chest height. The crown is rounded and the top of the tree is flattened. In dense forests, the trees a slim, conical crown. The elastic branches stand upright or overhang and are difficult to break. The branches are covered with short shoots that are easy to remove.
Elk River state park, Alabama.
Spotted on Feb 25, 2012
Submitted on Feb 25, 2012
4 Comments
Not really Achmmad. I've seen a few but mainly in the state parks - I guess it is too large for most gardens.
Is that species dominant in the area?
Thanks Cindy!
Nice series Karen!