Pinus virginiana

Pioneer tree in open areas;mgrows in thick stands. Lower branches are persistant, blows over when stand is thinned. 2 inch needles in bundles of 2.

Pinus virginiana

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Common Name Virginia pine
Landscape Zone LZ3
Firewise Rating NOT Firewise (4)
Urban Use Low
Invasive Potential
Native Yes
Utility Use No
Ladder Potential without Pruning Yes
Cold Hardiness Zone 5
Heat Tolerance Zone 10
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Acidic
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils Low
Salt Tolerance No
Drought Resistance High
Pest Resistance Medium
Growth Rate Fast
Plant Form Columnar
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 50
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 15
Trunk Size Single,
Bark Resinous
Leaf Arrangement Needle
Leaf Persistance Evergreen
Leaf Color Yellow-green None
Leaf Type Needle
Leaf Characteristics Oily-dense

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