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loblolly pine

loblolly pine

Pinus taeda

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 6a – Zone 10b

A fast-growing evergreen conifer native to the southeastern United States, valued for timber and ornamental use. It tolerates a range of soil conditions and reaches substantial heights, making it suitable for large landscapes.

Overview

Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
fast
Size
60–100′ tall × 25–40′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

low

Flood Tolerance

moderate
Zone 6aZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6a to Zone 10b

pH Range

47
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4 to 7

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFallWinter

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southeastern United States

Native to: Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia

Function & Care

biomass/mulcherosion controlwildlife benefitwindbreak

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed