Longleaf pine is an evergreen conifer that got its common name for having the longest leaves of the eastern pine species. The needlelike leaves, which come in bundles of three, can grow up to 18 inches (46 centimeters) long. Mature trees stand 80 to 100 feet (24 to 30 meters) tall. The single trunk, which is covered in thick, scaly bark, reaches up to three feet (0.9 meters) in diameter. The trees naturally prune their lower branches and grow almost perfectly straight
Longleaf Pine Care
Pinus Palustris
What is the plant
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Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
8a - 9b
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Sunlight
Full sun and partial shade are best for this tree, meaning it prefers a minimum of four hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day.
Soil
The longleaf pine grows in alkaline, loamy, rich and clay soils. It is drought-tolerant once established.
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