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Native Plant Synoptic Garden
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‘Microphylla’- A very dwarf form that is upright growing. Only will grow to 1’ in 10
years. Needles have a fine appearance (Krussman, 1985). A great candidate for the
“Alpine Zone”.
‘Papoose’- A dwarf form that has unusual coloring in that the needles are green on one
side and silver-blue on the other. The needles look like puffballs at the tips of branches.
Good choice for the alpine garden. Slow grower. Another great candidate for the “Alpine
Zone”.
(Photo: Oregon State University, 1999-2004)
‘Sugar Loaf’- A compact dwarf plant that grows only about 3" a year. The leaves are
blue-green. Best placed in the “Alpine Zone”.
‘Virgata’- (Hill, 2004)
Pinus albicaulis- The Whitebark Pine is not widely used compared to its eastern counterpart. Not
a large tree. Only growing to 30-50’ in height. Bark has a nice white color on younger parts of the
tree (Kruckenberg, 1992). Plant in the “Forested Ridge” zone. Ethnobotany: Bark used in teas and
to make baskets. Pitch chewed for medicinal purposes and used to waterproof items.
‘Flinek’- A dwarf form of the species (Krussman, 1985). Best planted in the “Alpine
Zone”.
‘Nana’- Small dwarf form of the species. Best planted in the “Alpine Zone”.
‘Noble’s Dwarf’- (Hill, 2004).
Pinus contorta var. contorta- Usually a bushy pine to 25-30’. Generally has a contorted shape.
Common to coastal areas, but does occur in Puget Sound Prairies. Can take wet locations. Plant in
the “Wetland Zone” or “Forested Ridge” areas. Ethnobotany: Roots twisted into rope. Pitch and
bark used in medicines. Pitch used to waterproof canoes.