Sand Pine
Pinus clausa
Mason Brock (Masebrock)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Coniferophyta | - Conifers
- Family:
- Pinaceae
- Genus:
- Pinus
- Species:
- Pinus clausa
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, Texas
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
southern nepytia (Nepytia semiclusaria)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Butterflies:American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis), Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes), Carolina Satyr (Hermeuptychia sosybius), Carolina Satyr (Hermeuptychia sosybius), Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia), Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia), Red-Spotted Purple (astyanax) (Limenitis arthemis), Red-Spotted Purple (astyanax) (Limenitis arthemis)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Commonly found in scrub and sandhill habitats
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are cold stratified for 28 days
Establishment: P. clausa is found in coastal area of the eastern United States.
Source: npn.rngr.net