A mature forest of Shore Pine (Pinus contorta contorta) growing unusually tall and straight in the lee of Cape Sebastian’s southwest side.
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Its interesting to note that this species is closely related to its mountainous analog, the Lodgepole Pine (Pinus contra), both sharing the ability to thrive in the well-drained, and nutrient-deficient soils defined by volcanic ash and coastal sand. Cape Sebastian State Park, Oregon South Coast.
