Pinus Palustris

Longleaf Pine

Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) forms a tall evergreen tree with an open crown and conspicuously long needles. Young plants spend an initial grass-like phase building their roots before beginning strong upward growth.

Its structure combines upright growth and an open canopy. Growth is fast. The foliage supplies a year-round framework.

Choose a sunny, open site. Provide acidic, well-drained soil and maintain even moisture.

Size
• Height: 60-120 ft
• Width: 30-40 ft

Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 7b–9b

Best Uses
• Woodland Gardens

Plant type

Conifer, Evergreen Tree

Height

60-120 ft

Width

30-40 ft

Hardiness zones

7b–9b

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Does not flower

Flower color

None

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Songbirds

Soil

Acidic, Clay, Moist well-drained, Sandy

Landscape use

Woodland Gardens

Shape

Open Canopy, Rounded, Upright

Bark

Exfoliating

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No