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Evergreen are members of the Pinaceae family and Pinus genus. Over 100 various species of pine trees can be discovered throughout North America, Central America, South America and Canada, along with Europe, the Mediterranean and Asia.

In the state of Washington, native evergreen consist of the Western White pine (Pinus monticola), Whitebark Pine (Pinus albicaulis), Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa) and the Lodgepole Pine (Pinus contorta).

The Western White Pine matures to 160 feet and has pale brown, soft, finely grained wood. The tree's blue green needles grow in clusters of 5 as much as four inches long. These big trees have a long and slim cone that can mature to 15 inches in length. The tree, which is discovered at elevations from water level to 7,000 feet, chooses damp, rich soil.

Whitebark Pine, likewise described as the Scrub Pine, Creeping Pine and Pitch Pine, is discovered in high elevations and can grow to nearly 90 feet in height. The tree's needles appear in clusters of 5, and it's cone varieties in size from roughly 2.5 inches to over 4.5 inches long. The Whitebark Pine can have a shrub-like look. Its shape can also be impacted by the wind.

The Ponderosa Pine, also known as the western yellow pine, yellow pine, bull pine and blackjack pine, has soft fine-grained dark brown to reddish-brown wood. The Ponderosa can reach heights of over 200 feet. Its dark yellow-green needles grow in clusters as much as 11 inches long and its cones grow up to 6 inches long. Ponderosa pines can be found in numerous large gardens and parks.

Lodgepole Pines live in mountain regions and coastal regions. The Lodgepole can grow as either a shrub or tree. Different subspecies are used in landscaping and gardens. The tree needs full sunshine for development and does best in wet, well-drained sandy soils. Its needles grow in clusters as much as 3 inches in length.

Non-native pines that succeed in this area include the Pinus Flexilis "Cesarini Blue" and the Vanderwolf Pine. They are used in landscaping, gardening and as personal privacy trees. The Cesarini Blue requires complete sun and can be kept little and dense with routine pruning. Asymmetrical in look, it can grow up to 14 feet in height with a 7 foot spread.

The Vanderwolf Pine, understood for its pyramid shape and soft blue-green needles that appear to radiance in the sun, matures to 30 feet in height with a 15 foot spread. The Vanderwolf does well completely sun however can also tolerate partial shade.

If you are thinking about buying evergreen trees for personal privacy screening, a pine such as a Pinus Flexilis "Cesarini Blue" or Vanderwolf Pine may be a great choice. Prior to choosing a tree, get suggestions from a huge trees professional from a respectable tree arborist about which would be the very best trees to transplant for your location and soil.

Do you need to get rid of an evergreen from your residential or commercial property? A huge trees expert can explain your options, consisting of having the tree "saved" by doing a tree transplant Mesa Trees for free.