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Pinus virginiana (Virginia pine)
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12m
Max height
Max height
9m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Pinus virginiana
Other names
Virginia pine, Jersey pine, Scrub pine, New Jersey scrub pine, Poverty pine, Spruce pine
Genus
Pinus Pinus
Species
P. virginiana - P. virginiana is a conical, evergreen, coniferous tree, becoming flat-topped with age, with needle-like, dark to yellow-green leaves borne in pairs. Oblong to conical, dark brown cones take two years to mature and may persist on the tree for several years.
Pinus virginiana is: Evergreen
Habit
Broadly conical, Flat-topped
Foliage
Dark-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 , Rust Pine needle cast , Rust
General care
Pruning
Little to no pruning required.
Propagation
Cold stratification improves germination rates. Stem cuttings are best taken when the tree is under 10 years old.
Propagation methods
Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Pinus virginiana (Virginia pine) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 9m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Specimen tree, Rock, Low Maintenance, Coastal, Architectural, Wind-breaker
Cultivation
Grow in poor, dry, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun. Dislikes chalk. Forms a deep taproot when growing in sand so may be difficult to transplant.
Soil type
Clay, 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 virginiana
Other names
Virginia pine, Jersey pine, Scrub pine, New Jersey scrub pine, Poverty pine, Spruce pine
Genus
Pinus Pinus
Species
P. virginiana - P. virginiana is a conical, evergreen, coniferous tree, becoming flat-topped with age, with needle-like, dark to yellow-green leaves borne in pairs. Oblong to conical, dark brown cones take two years to mature and may persist on the tree for several years.
Native to
Eastern United States
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Broadly conical, Flat-topped
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Colour
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Adelgids , Aphids , Pine shoot moth , Sawflies
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Little to no pruning required.
Propagation
Cold stratification improves germination rates. Stem cuttings are best taken when the tree is under 10 years old.
Propagation methods
Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Pinus virginiana (Virginia pine) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 9m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Specimen tree, Rock, Low Maintenance, Coastal, Architectural, Wind-breaker
Cultivation
Grow in poor, dry, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun. Dislikes chalk. Forms a deep taproot when growing in sand so may be difficult to transplant.
Soil type
Clay, 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 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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