Pinus echinata
Also Known As
- Shortleaf Pine
Plant type
tree, conifer
size
- H: 80'-125'
- W: 20'-40'
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Pinus echinata plant details
Pinus echinata is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus echinata
- Plant type: conifer tree
- Plant family: pinaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 80 FT - 125 FT - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus echinata
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
"The greatest beauty of this pine is its heavy armor of rosy-orange plates of bark" (Peattie) but its conical crown and 4-6" long, flexible, dark-blue-green needles are certainly attributes as well. S/M/GDr
By: Forestfarm
Gardening facts about Pinus echinata plant
How to Grow Pinus echinata
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- birds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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