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Pinus echinata
Shortleaf Pine
Shortleaf Pine occurs in dry, sandy or rocky upland areas in the Ozark region. Medium-sized, fast-growing with short pyramidal crown that broadens with age.
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Medium-sized, fast-growing evergreen |
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Tolerates dry and rocky sites |
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| 12645 | S3-3CG RPM | 95 | 0 |
| 15227 | S3-5 RPM | 0 | 0 |
| 1636 | S3-3 RPM | 65 | 0 |
More about Pinus echinata :
Migrating butterflies use Shortleaf Pine for roosting. Echinata means spiny in reference to the prickle-tipped cone scales. An important timber tree in the deep South where it is harvested for a variety of purposes, including lumber, plywood and wood pulp. Oleoresins are extracted to make turpentine.
Shortleaf Pine Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Produced using Forrest Keeling's patented RPM Root Production Method ® technology for exceptional growth and survivability. Easily grown in average, dry to medium wet, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates some light shade. Tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers sandy loams. The formation of a deep taproot complicates transplanting from the wild.
Height:50-60 Feet |
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Spread:25-35 Feet |
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Hardiness Zone:6-9 |
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