NAME:
COMMON – Loblolly Pine
BOTANICAL – Pinus taeda
FAMILY – Pinaceae

DERIVATION:
Native to the southeastern United States.

GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS:
It has the most rapid growth rate of all pines and may grow 60 to 90 feet tall with a 20 to 40 foot width.

LOCATION:
Grow Loblolly pine in medium to wet soils and in full sun. It prefers moist, acidic soils with poor drainage but will tolerate alkaline soils. It performs best in climates with hot and humid summers and mild winters. It sometimes grows in pure stands and commonly spreads into old fields by self-seeding.

ATTRIBUTES, VALUE, UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS:
This tree is good for fast screening when it is young and is easily transplanted from containers. Plant it away from the house in a mass planting in a meadow, woodland, or other naturalized area. Its characteristics also make it appropriate in a native, rain, or winter garden. ***This plant has a high flammability rating and should not be planted within the defensible space of your home.

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