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Pinus rigida

Also Known As

  • Pitch Pine

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 60'-100'
  • W: 20'-40'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Pinus rigida plant details

Pinus rigida is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus rigida

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 60 FT - 100 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus rigida

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

THE pine of the pine barrens (and the harsh conditions it imposes); the rugged, dark trunk and contorted, often pendulous branches were named for their fragrant pitchy knots once used as long-burning lanterns. S/M-D

Gardening facts about Pinus rigida plant

How to Grow Pinus rigida

  • Soil Needs

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

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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