Need help with Pine identification

[Pine_nut]

I purchased this pine that was advertised as a Mugo pine online. But when it arrived I noticed it is a five needle pine. It doesn’t have any white stripes on the needles.

I’m hoping you all can help me identify what species of pine it is. I also noticed that it seems to be very vigorous right now with our temperatures in the high 90° range and getting watered twice a day.

 

[Orion_metalhead]

Where did it come from?

 

[Pine_nut]

Where did it come from?

It was purchased from eBay. I believe the seller is in Seattle.

 

[Japonicus]

Five Needle Pine Species Descriptions

Whitebark pine (Pinus albicaulis) near Cutthroat Pass, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, north-central Washington. Photo by Aaron Wells. This page includes brief descriptions and representative p…

elfinwoodecology.org

Here are 9 different 5 needle pines in the NW.
Have you contacted the seller with an inquiry?

 

[Pine_nut]

Five Needle Pine Species Descriptions

Whitebark pine (Pinus albicaulis) near Cutthroat Pass, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, north-central Washington. Photo by Aaron Wells. This page includes brief descriptions and representative p…

elfinwoodecology.org

Here are 9 different 5 needle pines in the NW.
Have you contacted the seller with an inquiry?

I did not contact the seller. I figured if they thought a five needle pine was a Mugo that they wouldn’t know what kind it is.

 

[Potawatomi13]

How long newest long needles?

 

[Pine_nut]

How long newest long needles?

The needles at the apex are 3” long. I took more pictures this morning. Also noticed the wire was biting in pretty hard.

 

[Orion_metalhead]

Thats a pretty nasty wire scar..the seller pictures didnt show it?

I think Limber Pine.

 

[Pine_nut]

Thats a pretty nasty wire scar..the seller pictures didnt show it?

I think Limber Pine.

The wire scars were my fault. I didn’t watch it closely enough. it will be incorporated into the design now.

I’ve had this one all season, just became really curious about getting an identification when I saw how strong it was growing during the heat wave we had in Missouri this week.

 

[Potawatomi13]

Believe needles too long, too green for Limber. Also personal Limber barely showing next year buds/not well developed yet as is this one. Twisting needles also character for whichever kind this is?

 

[Potawatomi13]

Wire scars insignificant! Trunk has much growing to do. They disappear so don't get too attached.

 

[August44]

Western White Pine maybe. Idaho State tree. 5 needle and they are long.

 

[Deep Sea Diver]

Good thought if the the seller was local.

Dunno if it’s a WWP as the needles appear too thick. WWP are pretty slender.

cheers
DSD sends