Those along the coast are commonly called shore pine. Older trees have a distinct yellow or orange color. Occurs in the Pacific Coast mountain ranges, throughout the Rocky Mountains, and into northern Mexico. Grows from sea level to 9000 ft. Flakes off in jigsaw puzzle-like pieces.
Older bark is distinctly reddish-brown.
Occurs in mountainous regions of the West, from southern Oregon through the Sierra Nevada, and into Baja, California. Cones may remain closed on the tree for many years. Usually grow at 2600-4500 ft. Cone scales are thin and often curve up on the end. Occurs in southern British Columbia, the northwestern states, and the Sierra Nevada of California.