Shortleaf Pine
Pinus echinata
The shortleaf pine is a fast-growing southern pine tree that is extremely tolerant of harsh sites. As its name implies, the needles are short and yellow-green. This pine tends to lose its lower branches as it grows, and the remaining branches gracefully arch into a broad crown. The pine cones are short and dark brown-black.
Tree Height |
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Mature Crown Spread |
Mature Tree Height |
50-60 FT |
Mature Crown Width |
20-35 FT |
Growth Per Year |
>2 FT |
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