About
Pinus taeda, the loblolly pine, is a large, fast-growing, evergreen pine from the southeastern USA producing three-needled bundles of slender, yellowish-green needles to 20 cm long and conical, prickly, reddish-brown cones. An ornamental and fast-growing pine for a large, well-drained, sunny garden.
About the genus
Pinus, the pines, are evergreen coniferous trees or shrubs � some with attractive bark � developing an irregular crown with age and bearing long, needle-like leaves in bundles of 2, 3 or 5. Conspicuous cones may fall or persist on the tree for years. Among the most widely grown of all ornamental conifers.
Plant details
Suggested usesWalls, fences, pergolas.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in fertile, well-drained soil. Provide support.
PruningTrain and prune after flowering.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.