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Pinus rigida (Pitch pine)
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18m
Max height
Max height
15m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Pinus rigida
Other names
Pitch pine, Northern pitch pine, Sap pine
Genus
Pinus Pinus
Species
P. rigida - P. rigida is large, conical or oval, evergreen, coniferous tree becoming irregular with age and thick, stiff, needle-like, dark grey-green leaves are borne in groups of three. Yellow-brown cones persist on the tree for several years.
Pinus rigida is: Evergreen
Habit
Conical, Domed, Irregular
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Adelgids , Aphids , Pine shoot moth , Sawflies Adelgids , Aphids , Pine shoot moth , Sawflies
Pine needle cast Pine needle cast
General care
Pruning
The only pine that tends to produce suckers. Requires little to no pruning except the removal of suckers as they form.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Pinus rigida (Pitch pine) will reach a height of 18m and a spread of 15m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, preferably sandy, acid to neutral soil in full sun. Often found on poor, sandy soil that cannot support other species. Drought tolerant once established.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Pinus rigida
Other names
Pitch pine, Northern pitch pine, Sap pine
Genus
Pinus Pinus
Species
P. rigida - P. rigida is large, conical or oval, evergreen, coniferous tree becoming irregular with age and thick, stiff, needle-like, dark grey-green leaves are borne in groups of three. Yellow-brown cones persist on the tree for several years.
Native to
Eastern United States
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Conical, Domed, Irregular
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Colour
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Adelgids , Aphids , Pine shoot moth , Sawflies
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
The only pine that tends to produce suckers. Requires little to no pruning except the removal of suckers as they form.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Pinus rigida (Pitch pine) will reach a height of 18m and a spread of 15m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, preferably sandy, acid to neutral soil in full sun. Often found on poor, sandy soil that cannot support other species. Drought tolerant once established.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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