Pinus taeda

Loblolly Pine

Rapid growing evergreen with loose pyramidal shape in youth, horizontal branches and rounded crown

Additional Information:
The most commercially important forest species in the southern United States, where it is dominant on about 29 million acres and makes up over one-half of the standing pine volume.

It is a medium-lived, intolerant to moderately tolerant tree with rapid juvenile growth. The species responds well to silvicultural treatments and can be managed as either even-aged or uneven-aged natural stands, or can be regenerated artificially and managed in plantations.

Height 50-90 Feet

Spread 30-40 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 6-9

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Adaptable to a range of sites; good for fast screen; easy to transplant; most rapid growth of all pines; birds enjoy seeds.

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