Pinus Banksiana

Jack pine (Pinus banksiana) is a cold-hardy evergreen whose youthful pyramid loosens into an irregular, spreading crown. It suits sunny, open sites in cooler climates and can grow in sandy, nutrient-poor ground.

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

Choose a sunny, open site. Provide well-drained soil. Cool summers are important; this pine performs poorly in heat.

Size
• Height: 35-50 ft
• Width: 30-40 ft

Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 2a–7b

Best Uses
• Border
• Mass Planting
• Privacy Screen
• Woodland Gardens

Plant type

Conifer, Evergreen Tree

Height

35-50 ft

Width

30-40 ft

Hardiness zones

2a–7b

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Does not flower

Flower color

None

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Yellow

Soil

Clay, Loamy, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Woodland Gardens

Shape

Open Canopy, Pyramidal, Spreading, Upright

Fruit

No

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No