Pinus Taeda / Loblolly Pine Genus - Pinus Species - Taeda Common name - Loblolly Pine Other names - Arkansas pine, North Caroline Pine, Frankincense Pine Pre-Treatment - Required Hardiness zones - 6 - 9 Height / spread - 100' / 30-35 m / 20'-30' / 6 - 9 m Plant type - Tree Vegetation type - Evergreen Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun Growth rate - Fast Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral Soil type - Clay, laom, Sand, well drained Water requirements - Drought Tolerant, Average Water Landscape uses - Shade Trees, Street Trees Leaf / Flower color - Green / -- Plant growth rate - Fast Loblolly pine is among the most stately native pines of the U.S., where it is native from New Jersey through the Southeast to Texas on acidic but well-drained soils. There it is a plantation tree, grown in high density for timber. This pine grows well outside its native range but not in northerly regions where it is not sufficiently hardy. Loblolly pine produces very long-lived needles in groups of three and sometimes two. The tree is cone-shaped while young but grows more rounded with age and loses its lower branches for a fully-exposed trunk. Pollen candles rise in spring to fertilize female parts that mature into beautiful, large brown cones that are decorative on the tree and in holiday decorations. Loblolly pine is known for its very fast growth, which lends itself to screening and windbreaks. It is an excellent choice for rapid reforestation of open space or large properties. Planting in a residential garden ensures an evergree conifer that that will mature without irrigation where summers are hot and humid. Elsewhere it may require supplemental watering in areas lacking summer rainfall. (info source: Learn2Grow.com) Thrives in a light well-drained sandy or gravelly loam. Dislikes poorly drained moorland soils. Established plants tolerate drought. This species comes from an area with long hot summers and mild winters. It is fast growing and is cultivated as a timber tree on a small scale in Europe. It is proving to be a fairly vigorous tree here, averaging 30cm annual increase in height for at least the first 50 years. Trees can produce cones when only 10 years old, though 30 - 40 years is more usual. They hybridize freely with other members of this genus. Leaf secretions inhibit the germination of seeds, thereby reducing the amount of plants that can grow under the trees. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus. (info source: pfaf.org) Extra seeds The seeds are hand-selected. You will never receive fewer seeds than stated. We include extra seeds always as possible ! Packing The seeds are securely packed in plastic labeled bags. You will get every seed with printed germination instruction included. The online extended PDF version will be accesible as well. You will receive: Seeds packed in plastic labeled bags Printed germination instructions Shipping We will ship from FLORIDA, UNITED STATES on the same or next business day after payment cleared by USPS First Class Mail with the printed the propagation and germination instructions. But you should check additional Internet resources for proper germination methods. Delivery time depends on your location (we always ship on the same or next business day after cleared payment): US buyers - 2-5 days non-US buyers - 7-30 days. Discounts Powered by HobbySeeds