Loblolly Pine

(also known as Old Field Pine)

Pinus taeda

Size at Maturity:  90-100ft tall, 2-3ft diameter, 30-50ft wide

  • Light requirement:  part to full sun (4 or more hours of sun)

  • Soil moisture:  moist - looks and feels damp, poorly drained areas

  • Seasonal interest:  evergreen, 6-9in needles, 2-6in long cones

  • Value to wildlife:  seeds and habitat for smaller animals and birds; larval host to Elfin butterfly (Microtia elva); nesting for osprey and bald eagle

  • Value to environment:   water filter for dark mucky soils where it typically grows.  Responds well to better soil and additional water