Western white pine: Difference between revisions

== Ecology ==

The Western White Pine will occur in mostly Idaho and Northern Rockies. If you search for a Western white pine you will most likely see ty\he pine in lower elevations growing in Vancouver you will find many white pines because of the drier parts.[http://www.bcadventure.com/adventure/wilderness/forest/westwhite.htm]Western Mountain ranges thrive on white pines; they will grow on the mountain ranges from southern British Columbia and southwestern Alberta. Also Montanan and eastern Oregon. These types of species will grow in many different soils, but the best soils for these pines are deep. Well-drained, medium texture drained soils. The pine grows from sea level to about 2,500 feet above sea level. White pines found on Vancouver island have been found growing as 5,000 feet above sea level The white pine will grow in mixture with western conifers.[http://www.bcadventure.com/adventure/wilderness/forest/westwhite.htm]