10 Organic Fast Growing Loblolly Pine | Pinus Taeda | Naturally Sprouted Starter Pine Tree Seedlings 6" to 12"

Loblolly Pine One of the fastest growing southern pines, this tree is used as a quick-screen in many landscapes. This North American native has dark green needles and narrow, red-brown, often-paired cones that are three to six inches long. Grows in a wide variety of soils and is drought tolerant. 60'-100' height with 25-35' spread. It can grow in most soil types and can tolerate some flooding, so it's an ideal large tree. We also love to plant them as an effective shade tree where they are able to provide a cool shady spot in any landscape! Loblolly will respond well to extra moisture and richer soils. One of the fastest-growing southern pines. Loblolly Pines grow well in acidic clay soil, which is common throughout the South, and are thus often found in large stands in rural places. For the scientific name, Pinus is the Latin name for pines and taeda refers to the resinous wood. With the advent of wildfire suppression, Loblolly Pine has come to prevalence in some parts of the Deep South that were once populated with greater numbers of Longleaf Pine. The rate of growth is rapid, even among the generally fast-growing southern pines. The wood, which is marketed as southern yellow pine, is primarily used for pulp and paper but also for lumber and plywood.

• 🌱 The loblolly pine grows to a height of 60–90' and a spread of 25–35' at maturity.
• 🌲 Growth Rate This tree grows at a fast rate, with height increases of more than 24" per year.
• ☀️ Sun Preference Full sun is the ideal condition for this tree, meaning it should get at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day.
• 🌿 Soil Preference The loblolly pine grows in acidic, loamy, moist, sandy, well-drained and clay soils. While it prefers normal moisture, the tree can tolerate some flooding and moderate drought.
• 🍃 Attributes This tree: Transplants easily. Adapts well to moist soil conditions. Features slender, sometimes twisted, dark yellowish-green needles that are 6-10" long. Produces dry, oval brown cones that are 3–6" in length. Is used as a quick screen in many landscapes. Grows in an oval shape. Loses its lower branches with age, making it useful as a shade tree.
• 🐿️ Wildlife Value Loblolly pines provide shelter and food for many southeastern animals, including birds such as Carolina chickadees, brown-headed nuthatches, rufous-sided towhees, northern bobwhites and wild turkeys. The seeds are also consumed by chipmunks, squirrels and other small rodents.