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Pinus taeda (Loblolly pine)
1 hour care
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per year
25m
Max height
Max height
12m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Pinus taeda
Other names
Loblolly pine, Oldfield pine, Bull pine, Rosemary pine
Genus
Pinus Pinus
Species
P. taeda - P. taeda is a vigorous, oval to rounded, evergreen, coniferous tree with needle-like, dark yellow-green leaves borne in bundles of three and ovoid to cylindrical, spiny, brown cones.
Pinus taeda is: Evergreen
Habit
Oval-headed, Rounded
Foliage
Yellow-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
No pruning required.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Seed
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Where to grow
Pinus taeda (Loblolly pine) will reach a height of 25m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Specimen tree, Rock, Low Maintenance, Coastal, Architectural, Wind-breaker
Cultivation
Prefers moist, poorly drained, acid soil in full sun. Will not tolerate shade. Best in climates with hot, humid summer and mild winters. Loses its lower branches as it matures, developing an oval to rounded crown.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
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 taeda
Other names
Loblolly pine, Oldfield pine, Bull pine, Rosemary pine
Genus
Pinus Pinus
Species
P. taeda - P. taeda is a vigorous, oval to rounded, evergreen, coniferous tree with needle-like, dark yellow-green leaves borne in bundles of three and ovoid to cylindrical, spiny, brown cones.
Native to
Southeastern United States
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Oval-headed, Rounded
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Colour
Foliage
Yellow-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Adelgids , Aphids , Pine shoot moth , Sawflies
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
No pruning required.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Seed
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Where to grow
Pinus taeda (Loblolly pine) will reach a height of 25m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Specimen tree, Rock, Low Maintenance, Coastal, Architectural, Wind-breaker
Cultivation
Prefers moist, poorly drained, acid soil in full sun. Will not tolerate shade. Best in climates with hot, humid summer and mild winters. Loses its lower branches as it matures, developing an oval to rounded crown.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
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 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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