Longleaf Pine, Georgia Pine, Longleaf Yellow Pine, Southern Yellow Pine, Longstraw Pine, Hill Pine, Hard Pine, Heart Pine, Pinus australis
Tall and massive, Pinus palustris (Longleaf Pine) is a majestic evergreen coniferous tree of broad upright habit with a straight trunk and short, stout branches forming an open, irregular crown. Its bright green needles, up to 14 in. long (35 cm), are the longest of any eastern North American pine. Occurring in dense bundles of three, they are very flexible, giving an almost weeping effect to the tree. Longleaf Pine is also notable for having the largest cones of any pine in eastern North America, mostly 6-10 in. long (16-25 cm). They persist on the tree for a couple of years. Seedlings stay in a tufted, grass-like stage for 5-7 years after germinating, growing very slowly while their taproot develops. Later they take off at a much faster rate. Ecologically important, Longleaf Pine survives through fires that burn off the competing grasses and weedy vegetation. Useful in coastal landscapes, mature specimens provide tall, airy, fragrant canopies.
Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
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Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
Plant Family | Pinaceae |
Genus | Pinus |
Common names | Longleaf Pine, Heart Pine, Pine, Southern Yellow Pine |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 80' - 100' (24.4m - 30.5m) |
Spread | 30' - 40' (9.1m - 12.2m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Southwest, Texas |
Tolerance | Drought, Salt |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
Plant Family | Pinaceae |
Genus | Pinus |
Common names | Longleaf Pine, Heart Pine, Pine, Southern Yellow Pine |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 80' - 100' (24.4m - 30.5m) |
Spread | 30' - 40' (9.1m - 12.2m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Southwest, Texas |
Tolerance | Drought, Salt |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
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