Pinus palustris (Longleaf Pine)
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.
- Grows up to 80-100 ft. tall (24-30 m) and 30-40 ft. wide (9-12 m).
- Performs best in full sun in acidic, well-drained soils. Tolerates seasonally poor drainage. Fertilize 3 times a year with lawn fertilizer. Once established, trees are very drought tolerant and require no irrigation for survival.
- Prune to maintain shape.
- Propagate by seed. Sow fresh, untreated seed in late fall.
- Native to Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and eastern Texas.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 10 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
Plant Family | Pinus - Pines |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 80' – 100' (24m – 30m) |
Spread | 30' – 40' (9m – 12m) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Southwest, Texas |
Tolerance | Drought, Salt |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 10 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
Plant Family | Pinus - Pines |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 80' – 100' (24m – 30m) |
Spread | 30' – 40' (9m – 12m) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Southwest, Texas |
Tolerance | Drought, Salt |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |