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Pinus glabra

Also Known As

  • Spruce Pine
  • Walter's Pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 75'-100'
  • W: 20'-30'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

Pinus glabra plant details

Pinus glabra is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus glabra

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 75 FT - 100 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus glabra

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This 75-100' tree with its smooth, red-brown bark and dark-green needles in 2?s enjoys the moist soils and humid atmosphere of its S.E. US home. S/M

Gardening facts about Pinus glabra plant

How to Grow Pinus glabra

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'-6'

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