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WHITE BARK PINE (Pinus albicaulis)
LIMBER PINE (Pinus flexilis)
Other names: Pitch pine, scrub pine, pine
GOOD

Found only in the Western States, these trees are soft pines which grow only at higher elevations near timberline and on open ridges. They are usually stunted and twisted in form. They sre slow growing and the blaze is seldom healed. They are very similar.in appearance and no distinction can be made between them for durability as a bearing tree. The scribe marks may be completely weathered away on the open blaze. When dead they resist decay very well. Since they are of no commercial value and grow at high elevations there is no loss to loggers and very little by fire. 

These may be the only trees available in the area in which they grow so should be used for bearing trees when no other better tree exists. Keep the blaze as small as possible and well drained. Paint thoroughly to reduce weathering.