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‘Chief Joseph’ is a dwarf variety of Lodgepole Pine native to the northwestern United States and Canada with amazing fall and winter colors. Doug Will discovered it in the 1970s while elk hunting in the Wallowa Mountains of northeastern Oregon.
The deep, rich, golden yellow winter color of Pinus contorta ‘Chief Joseph’ creates a striking beacon of brightness in the drab winter landscape. Light to medium green during spring, summer and well into fall, this very slow-growing Lodgepole Pine changes color dramatically as days shorten and temperatures drop.
Chief Joseph Golden Lodgepole Pine (Pinus contorta) - 2 Gallon Pot. Discovered by nurseryman Doug Will, who found it growing in the Wallowa Mountains of eastern Oregon, the 'Chief Joseph' Golden Lodgepole Pine is a shining beacon and sight to behold during the late fall through winter.
Chief Joseph Lodgepole Pine. ‘Chief Joseph’ lodgepole pine is a fascinating small, dwarf conifer sold in the trade for its squash-yellow winter color. This garden conifer has a compact tight shape bearing needles in bundles of two.
Noted for its stunning winter foliage, Pinus contorta 'Chief Joseph' (Shore Pine) is a dwarf evergreen conifer of irregular, upright habit. Light yellow-green in spring and summer, its needles turn brilliant gold in the fall and winter months as temperatures drop - when most color fades from the garden.
The common name lodgepole pine refers to the use of this tree for teepee poles by native peoples of the Great Plains. It has remained an important source of timber for log cabins, teepees, and other structures. 'Chief Joseph' is a slow-growing dwarf cultivar with distinctive yellow winter color.
lodgepole pine 'Chief Joseph'. A dwarf, slow-growing conifer with a broadly conical outline. Needles 4-5cm long are borne in pairs, green in summer and autumn turning brilliant yellow in winter and spring.
Chief Joseph Lodgepole Pine. Pronunciation: PI-nus kon-TOR-ta lat-i-FO-le-a. Family: Pinaceae. Genus: Pinus. Type: Conifer. Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon: Yes. Conifer, evergreen tree, semi-dwarf, ovoid form, yellow (golden) in winter, medium green in summer; grows about 4-8 inches (10-20 cm) a year depending on the site. Sun.
Plant database entry for Lodgepole Pine (Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph') with 34 images and 17 data details.
Lodgepole pine 'Chief Joseph' is a slow-growing conifer with distinct care requirements due to its sensitivity to environmental conditions. Key care points include ensuring adequate winter cold for proper dormancy, as lodgepole pine 'Chief Joseph' can suffer without a distinct cold season.
