Pinus taeda
Loblolly Pine
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Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda) - Description
Pinus taeda (loblolly pine) is one of several pines native to the Southeastern United States, from central Texas east to Florida, and north to Delaware and Southern New Jersey. The wood industry classifies the species as a southern yellow pine. U. S. Forest Service surveys found that loblolly pine is the second most common species of tree in the United States, after red maple.
Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda) - Blooming
The leaves persist for about 2-4 years and longer for some species. The buds produced in winter are often resinouse. Pinus is monoecious. The female cones are brown and take 2-3 years to ripen. Male cones are found at the base of the plant.
Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda) - Growth
Evergreen, coniferous trees and shrubs. Pines grow best in full sun. Some species are slow growing and work well in a rock garden or as part of a border. Pines make good windbreaks and are suitable specimen trees.
Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda) - Planting
Sow seeds in containers in a cold frame in spring.
Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda) - Pest
Mealybugs, sawfly, scale insects, caterpillars, miners, and borers. Other issues include butt rot, tar spot, cone rust, pitch canker, blister rust, blights, and brown cubical rot.
Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda) - Interesting facts
The leaves of P. aristata persist for up to 20 years.
Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda) - Soil and irrigation
Grows in any soil as long as it is well-draining.
