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    Pinus virginiana

    Also Known As

    • Virginia Pine
    • Virginia Scrub Pine

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 20'-60'
    • W: 10'-20'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Pinus virginiana plant details

    Pinus virginiana is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus virginiana

    Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 60 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus virginiana

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Irregular in shape (to only 30') with tufts of 2-3" grey-green needles, this pioneer tree, the first to inhabit an unused opening, will later shelter dogwoods and redbuds; a grove ?has its own music and incense? (Peattie). S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Tough native pine. Good for the most difficult of locations.

    By: Fantastic Plants

    Gardening facts about Pinus virginiana plant

    How to Grow Pinus virginiana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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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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