Urban Forestry
| Longleaf Pine |
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Florida Native: |
Yes |
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Special
interest: |
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Growth Rate: |
Moderate |
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Height at Maturity: |
70' |
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Width at Maturity: |
35' |
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Grow Space: |
Medium (root area), 30' from OHU |
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Soil Requirements: |
Sandy, well-drained, acidic |
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Cold Hardiness: |
Hardy |
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Evergreen/Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Salt Tolerance: |
Moderate / Low |
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Drought Tolerance: |
Excellent |
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Comments: |
The largest of the native Pines, it
requires deep, sandy, well-drained soils, which
precludes its use as an urban tree. However, it lends
itself well to informal plantings away from roadways and
structures. Tree will shed large limbs in high winds.
Excellent wildlife tree. |
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Uses: |
Wildlife, reforestation |
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Maintenance: |
$$ |
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