Virginia Pine Tree - Pinus virginiana

The Virginia Pine Tree (Pinus virginiana) is an evergreen conifer native to the eastern half of the United States, with short spiny cones and green needles.

Plant Details - The Virginia Pine Tree

Family: Pinaceae

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Water Needs: Average

Height: 15 – 40 ft.

Spread: 10 – 35 ft.

Growth Rate: Slow

Wildlife Value: Attracts butterflies, birds

Landscape Uses and Maintenance - Virginia Pine Tree

The Virginia Pine Tree is a slow growing evergreen and conifer with short, scrubby looking branches and twisting green needles. This tree is an excellent choice for a collector’s garden, winter garden, or woodland garden. Plant this tree as an accent in your landscape or garden.

Its reddish bark is quite attractive and has thick, scaly ridges. Cones are relatively small, brown, and are spiny. Its young pollen cones are yellow in color.

This tree is a low maintenance option for the gardener looking to add a tree with four season interest to their property.

This tree will grow the best in well draining soil. It can tolerate sandy, loamy, or clay soil. This tree will not tolerate some conditions: avoid planting in wet soil, poorly draining soil, or overwatering this tree.

This tree will not need regular pruning; only prune if you notice damaged or diseased branches. Watch this tree for signs of powdery mildew and blight.

Plant this tree in an area that gets full sun. You should avoid planting this tree in partial or full shade, as it will affect its growth long term.

This tree is attractive to many birds that will eat its seeds and nest in its branches.

This plant is deer resistant. Protect this tree when it is young if there are not many other options for food available.

Noteworthy Characteristics

The Virginia Pine Tree is a host plant for the Imperial Moth and the Eastern Pine Elfin.

Its size is generally accepted to be 15 – 40 feet tall, but in especially habitable conditions it can grow to reach 60 feet tall.

This tree is often used for erosion control.

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Height at Maturity

Over 25 Feet

Care

Virginia Pine Trees thrive in well-drained soil and require moderate watering, especially during dry periods. Trim to release dead or diseased branches and maintain a central leader. In early spring, fertilize with a balanced fertilizer to support healthy growth.

Plant Reproduction

Virginia Pine spreads by seeds released from cones, carried by wind

How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Trees

Bare root trees are shipped dormant without soil, making them lightweight, cost-effective, and easy to plant during the cool months of early spring or fall. To begin, soak the roots in a bucket of water for 4–6 hours before planting to rehydrate them. Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil and ample space for the tree’s mature size.

Dig a hole twice as wide as the spread of the roots and deep enough to keep the root flare (where the roots begin to spread from the trunk) at or slightly above ground level. Create a small mound of soil in the center of the hole, spread the roots evenly over it, backfill with native soil, and gently tamp down to remove air pockets. Water thoroughly after planting.

Keep the soil consistently moist (not soggy) during the first growing season, and apply mulch around the base—avoiding direct contact with the trunk—to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Stake the tree if necessary, and prune only to remove dead or damaged branches. With proper care, your bare root tree will establish quickly and grow strong for years to come.

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