Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Pinaceae

Genus:

Pinus

Species:

Pinus glabra

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr, may

Bloom Colors:

Green

Native Range

United States: Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained sandy loam

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to lowland areas with high humidity

Germination Information