Loblolly Pine

Pinus taeda

Description

Landscape Characteristics

Mature Size:  50-80' tall by 30-35' wide Growth Rate: Fast
Form / Shape: Tall narrow dome with irregular outline Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Flower / Fruit: male cone- green to purple; female cone- brown cones Soil: Well drained; acidic; clay; sandy; tolerates wet sites
Foliage: Spiraled arrangement; 3" long needle-like leaves Light: Full sun
Bark:  Brown to gray brown; forming large, irregular plates Pruning: Prune lower limbs as tree grows; self pruning
  Uses: Reclamation plantings; screen; shade

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