Pitch pine is a hardy, drought-tolerant evergreen conifer native to the eastern United States, known for its dense foliage and ability to thrive in poor, sandy soils. It is particularly valued for its resilience and winter interest in challenging landscape conditions.
Overview
Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
40–80′ tall × 25–40′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Flood Tolerance
low
Zone 2bZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2b to Zone 8b
pH Range
3.55.1
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 3.5 to 5.1
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
WinterSpring
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina
