Slash Pine | 030 gal.
8' x 3' x 1.5"
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The Slash Pine is an evergreen tree native to Florida and is named after its unique, narrow leaf structure, which resembles pins or slashes. Reaching heights of 80 to 100 feet, Slash Pine trees are moderately fast growers. Its needle-like branches can grow as long as 5 to 11 inches, and grow 2 or 3 inches at a time from the fascicle. Its bark is scaly, yet durable and hard. Pines typically grow in a cone-like shape and have an extensive root system, which is best left undisturbed. In the wild, they make great food sources for squirrels and wild turkey. They are also known to be bird sanctuaries; woodpeckers, owls, eagles, and egrets are most commonly found nesting in their branches.
Slash Pine needs full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Cold hardy and benefiting from wet summers and humidity, these trees thrive in the infertile soils of sandhills, flatwoods, and wet lowlands, such as swamps and ponds. Some commercial uses for them include utilizing their heavy, strong wood for construction including railroad ties, pilings, turpentine, furniture, and rosin. It is typical to see Pine trees in reforestation projects
Mature Height:
80 to 100 feet
Mature Spread:
35 to 50 feet
Sun Preference:
Full sun to partial shade
Soil Preference:
Sand, loam, clay, acidic, slightly alkaline, occasionally wet to well-drained
Drought Tolerance:
High
Salt Tolerance:
Moderate
Growth Rate:
Fast
Native Origin:
Florida Native
Hardiness Zone:
7a - 11
Scientific Name
:
Pinus elliottii
Pollinator Friendly:
No
Features:
Drought tolerant; Fast growing
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