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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

    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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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 4'-6'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 5'-15'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 10'-30'

    • sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 25'-100'

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