Common Name
Shortleaf pine
Plant Form
Large Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
100.0
Width (ft)
20.0 -
40.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
6,
7,
8,
9
Additional Info
Habitat: dry rocky mountain ridges, old fields, floodplains
Wildlife Value: Provides winter cover. This plant supports Imperial Moth and Eastern Pine Elfin. Squirrels, other small mammals, and birds eat the seeds.
Notes: Highly flammable. Plant well away from the house. Pines are good companion plants for rhododendrons and azaleas (plant them at least 6-8 feet away). Leave the needles in place for an attractive natural mulch.
Bloom Time
Spring
Evergreen
Yes
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Good Choice for Public Spaces
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Top 30 for Butterfly and Moth Caterpillars?
Yes
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
203
Tolerates