Shortleaf Pine Tree 

Shortleaf Pine Tree: The towering shortleaf pine tree is an evergreen species native to the southeastern United States. It thrives across twenty-one states in the warmest USDA growing zones; it prefers hot, humid temperatures in the summer but will survive winter cold snaps.

Many who order shortleaf pine tree from TN Nursery intend to reforest or add them to natural areas. Tree farms commonly plant them to grow to harvest as lumber after they mature. However, others want to leave behind a long-lived tree that will last for many decades. 

Besides these uses, the shortleaf pine tree helps provide winter cover to prevent soil erosion. Some use it to help retain the earth in open areas that suffer from wind erosion.

The species is drought-tolerant once mature; however, it requires about an inch of water each week during its earliest developmental stages. Other than giving the seedlings some water if you do not receive adequate rainfall, it requires no further care.>

 Other common names for this tree include the following: 

• Yellow pine
• Old field pine
• Rosemary pine 

Shortleaf Pine Will Grow Sky High 

Shortleaf pine will reach a sky-high mature size of as much as a hundred feet. It forms an attractive pyramid shape with a gently rounded top. 

The tree's bark is dark brown and might have a red tinge; it has a slightly scaled texture that adds visual interest. The needles of the shortleaf pine grow in bundles of two to three and are a rich blue-green color. 

As the tree matures, it will develop and drop pinecones. The pine cones are oval-shaped, relatively small (about two inches), and pleasingly symmetrical. People who enjoy arts and crafts enjoy collecting and using these in craft projects, especially during the winter holiday season.

Order Your Shortleaf Pine Tree From TN Nursery Today

 If you want to naturalize your yard with a tall, stately evergreen tree that will live for many decades, TN Nursery suggests the shortleaf pine tree. Please place your order with us today.