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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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    Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph'

    aka Pinus contorta 'Chief Joseph', Chief Joseph Lodgepole Pine, Chief Joseph Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus contorta var. latifolia 'Chief Joseph' form, landscape by Conifer Kingdom
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    Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead'

    aka Thunderhead Japanese Black Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead' foliage by plant lust
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    Pinus parviflora 'Bergman'

    aka Pinus parviflora 'Bergmanii Select', Pinus parviflora 'Bergmanii', Bergman Japanese White Pine, Bergman's Japanese White Pine, Bergmanii Select Japanese White Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Pinus parviflora 'Bergman' cones, foliage by plant lust
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    Pinus longaeva

    aka Great Basin Bristle Pine, Western Bristle Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15'-50'

    Width: 10'-30'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pinus longaeva close-up by Stan Shebs
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    Pinus radiata

    aka Insignis Pine, Monterey Pine

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 50'-200'

    Width: 25'-100'

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Pinus radiata form by Fir0002/Flagstaffotos
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