Scientific Name
Pinus rigida

Common Name
Pitch pine

Hardiness Zones: 4-7
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun; prefers moist well drained soil but will tolerate a wide range of soils including poor, dry soil; salt tolerant
Texture: Medium
Form: Open, irregular pyramidal when young
Height: 40 to 60’
Width: 30 to 50’
Leaf: 3 to 5" rigid, twisted dark green needles in bundles of 3
Flower/Fruit: 3 to 4" light brown cones in whorls of 3 to 5
Comments: --
Cultivars: Sherman Eddy (15'; pom-pom like foliage; compact)
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