NAME:
COMMON – Virginia Pine
BOTANICAL – Pinus virginiana
FAMILY – Pinaceae

DERIVATION:
Native to much of the eastern half of the United States.

GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS:
It has a slow growth rate and is small compared to other pines, growing 40 to 80 ft. tall and 10 to 30 feet wide

LOCATION:
It is commonly found in old fields at high elevations in the piedmont and mountain regions.I t grows best in sites with full sun, well-drained soil, and sandy acidic loam, although it grows well even in eroded and poor, dry soils, including clay soils. It is deer resistant and is moderately pollution tolerant for a pine.

ATTRIBUTES, VALUE, UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS:
This tree is not particularly ornamental, but foliage can be used in Christmas decorations and the tree itself can be used as a Christmas tree, although it requires selective pruning for shape. Unlike other pines, Virginia pine is not often used for lumber due to its knotty wood and tendency to warp with moisture. However, its long fibers make it great for use as a source of wood pulp.

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