Pitch Pine, scientifically known as Pinus rigida, is a species of pine tree native to eastern North America. Here's some information about Pitch Pine:
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Appearance: Pitch Pine is a medium-sized evergreen tree that typically grows to a height of 40-60 feet (12-18 meters) and has a spread of 20-35 feet (6-10 meters). It has a rounded crown and a straight trunk with reddish-brown bark that becomes scaly as the tree ages.
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Needles: The needles of Pitch Pine are dark green, stiff, and twisted. They are usually found in bundles of three and can range from 3 to 5 inches (7-13 cm) in length.
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Cones: The cones of Pitch Pine are small, measuring about 1.5 to 3 inches (4-8 cm) in length. They are reddish-brown when mature and have a prickly texture.
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Type:
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Tree, Conifer
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Origins:
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Eastern N. America; GA Native
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Height:
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40' - 60'
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Spread:
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30' - 50'
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Spacing:
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40’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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4 - 7
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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N/A
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Season of Interest:
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Year-Round
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Susceptible to pests like the southern pine beetle and diseases like pitch canker, but these are generally not a major concern unless the tree is under stress.
LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or mass plantings, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Garden, Ponds and streams, Shade Tree, and Screening.
COMPANION PLANTS: Scarlet Oak, Red Oak, Mountain Laurel
IMAGES: bobistraveling, Pinus rigida Batsto NJ 1, CC BY 2.0, (2) James Steakley, Pinus rigida, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) Crusier, Pinus rigida cone 02, CC BY 3.0, (4) Nicholas A. Tonelli from Northeast Pennsylvania, USA, Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge (Revisit) (14) (14840645538), CC BY 2.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
