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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

Gardening facts about Pinus echinata plant

How to Grow Pinus echinata

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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