Pitch Pine

Pinus rigida

  • Needles are bunched in groups of three
  • Fire-resistant tree
  • Irregular form with twisting, gnarled, drooping branches
  • Dark green needles with maturity

ZONE:
4

HEIGHT:
30 m

SPREAD:
0-0 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Can be found in dry, rocky, sandy sites or in coastal swamps in full sun. 

Additional Notes about Pitch Pine:


Native to Ontario

The common name refers to the high resin content of the knotty wood. Colonists produced turpentine and tar used for axle grease from this species.

Characteristics & Attributes