Pinus taeda

Loblolly Pine

Needles are in bundles of three growing 6-10" long. The habit is loosely pyramidal in youth, becoming more oval to rounded as trees age and lose the lower branches. Pine cones are 3-6" long in groups of three to five. As the tree ages, the bark thickens forming irregular, flaky plates that reveal a dark chocolate color when removed.

It provides wildlife habitat and winter cover. Squirrels and birds eat the seeds. Loblolly pine is also one of the leading commercial timber species in the southeast due to its large trunk size and fast growth.

Frequently planted to provide a fast-growing screen or buffer zone. Can be used in a meadow, woodland, or other naturalized area. Its characteristics also make it appropriate in a native, rain, or winter garden. 

  • Fast-growing native pine
  • Very adaptable
  • Popular choice for screening

  • Category: Tree, Native
  • Hardiness Zone: 6-9
  • Height: 40-60 ft
  • Spread: 20-25 ft
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Landscape Characteristics
Branch Structure
Foliage Color
Specialty Use
Wildlife Garden
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Songbirds
Classification by Use
Mass Planting
Native
Shade Tree
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Habit
Upright
Light Requirement
Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Spring
Summer
Winter
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Well-Drained
Foliage Color
Green
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pinus taeda

Grows in a wide variety of soils but prefers abundant moisture. Plant in full sun in acidic soil.