| Size | Price |
| 7-GALLON | $49.99 |
The longleaf pine is an evergreen tree in the Pinaceae (pine) family that may grow 60 to 120 feet tall with short, stout, spare branches forming an open, irregular crown. It is native to the southern United States and ranges from Virginia west to Texas and south to Florida. The tree produces both a purple-blue male cone and a dark purple female cone. The cones are the largest of any pine in eastern North America.
The longleaf pine does best in full sun and prefers well-drained, acidic, sandy or clay soils. This tree is difficult to transplant because it rapidly produces a deep taproot. It grows in a “grass-like” stage for the first five years, staying very short in height but allowing the stem to grow in thickness. Seeds need to be exposed to fire before germination can occur.
| Common Name | Longleaf Pine |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Pinus palustris |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Hardiness Zone | 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 60-120' |
| Width | 30-40' |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | dark green |
| Size | 7 gallon |
