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    Pinus palustris

    Also Known As

    • Longleaf Pine
    • Pitch Pine

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 40'-100'
    • W: 15'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Pinus palustris plant details

    Pinus palustris is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Features grassy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus palustris

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 15 FT wide, 40 FT - 100 FT - tall
    Uses: container plant, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus palustris

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Named for its 10-18!" long needles in 3?s arranged densely on often twisted branches, this stately, slow-growing tree from sand hills and coastal plains of the SE is used for its durable orange wood and resin. S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    The large Pine tree called Longleaf spends it's first 3-4 years in what is called the "grass" stage. More and more pine needles, but no elongation of the trunk. This gives a the perfect opportunity for an evergreen graceful "grass" as a container plant.

    By: Specialty Ornamentals

    Stiffly upright in youth with a stocky central leader and very long yellow green needles Pinus palustris becomes a large tree.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Pinus palustris plant

    How to Grow Pinus palustris

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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