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Description
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The Slash Pine is a large evergreen tree that can reach heights of 80-100 feet (24-30 meters) or more. It has a straight trunk with reddish-brown bark that becomes scaly as the tree ages. The needles are long, slender, and typically occur in bundles of two or three. The cones are oval-shaped and can measure 3-6 inches (7-15 centimeters) in length.
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Habitat: Slash Pines are commonly found in wetland areas, such as swamps, floodplains, and along riverbanks. They are well-adapted to grow in sandy or loamy soils with good drainage.
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Growth: Slash Pines are fast-growing trees, especially in their early years. They can reach maturity in about 25-30 years. The tree has a pyramidal shape when young, but as it matures, it develops a more open and irregular crown.
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Origins: |
SE N. American Coasts; GA Native |
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Height: |
60' - 100' |
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Spread: |
35' - 50' |
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Spacing: |
40’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
8 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
N/A |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. Watch for fusiform rust, root rot and Fusarium moniliforme. Susceptible to wind damage.
LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or mass plantings, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Garden, Ponds and streams, and Shade Tree,
COMPANION PLANTS: Ginko, Japanese Maple, Magnolia
IMAGES: a.dombrowski, Pinus elliottii Okefenokee 2, CC BY-SA 2.0, (2) TheSussman (Mike), Georgia Pinus elliottii trunks, CC BY 2.0, (3) Riverbanks Outdoor Store, Pinus elliottii pollen cones Lake Wales Ridge, CC BY 2.0, (4) TheSussman (Mike), Pinus elliottii cone Georgia, CC BY 2.0, (5) Riverbanks Outdoor Store, Pinus elliottii oldtree, CC BY 2.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
