Pinus palustris

Longleaf Pine, Pitch Pine, Southern Pine

Family: Pinaceae Pine


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 7A - 10A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Specimen, woodland garden
Height 60' to 90' / 18.20m to 27.40m
Spread 35' to 50' / 10.60m to 15.20m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive