Lodgepole Pine

Description

Associated species: Stands are usually single age. May occur as pure stands following fire. Often appears stabilized over large areas. Where it is on a successional stage it will be mixed with Douglas fir in its lower elevations, and with Spruce and fir in the middle and higher elevations. Aspen may be associated with it throughout its range.

Associated understory plants: Spike trisetum, mountain brome, shrubby conquefoil, oregon grape, elk sedge, boxleaf myrtle, strawberry, and common juniper.

Effects of aspect and position: aspect and position do not seem to affect lodgepole pine to the extent other species are affected.

Annual air-dry total production in unfavorable years averages 200 lbs/acre; average years 300 lbs/acre and in favorable years 400 lbs./acre.