Scientific Name
Pinus echinata

Common Name
Shortleaf pine

Hardiness Zones: 6-9
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Rapid
Site Requirements: Sun; range of soil types; drought tolerant
Texture: Medium
Form: Pyramidal in youth; develops a small narrow crown with age
Height: 80 to 100'
Width: 30'
Leaf: 3 to 5" needles in groups of 2 to 3; dark blue green
Flower/Fruit: 1.5 to 2.5" cone
Comments: Native; long tap root so difficulty to transplant; seeds eaten by birds
Cultivars: --
 


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