Virginia Pine, scientifically known as Pinus virginiana, is a species of pine tree native to the southeastern United States. Here's some information about Virginia Pine:
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Appearance: Virginia 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 pyramidal shape when young, but as it matures, it develops a more irregular and rounded crown. The bark is reddish-brown and becomes scaly with age.
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Needles: The needles of Virginia Pine are dark green and occur in bundles of two. They are relatively short, measuring about 1.5 to 3 inches (4-8 cm) in length. The needles are stiff and can be slightly twisted.
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Cones: The cones of Virginia Pine are small to medium-sized, 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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Origins: |
Piedmont Region; GA Native |
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Height: |
30' - 60' |
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Spread: |
20' - 35' |
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Spacing: |
25’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
N/A |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. Susceptible to camker.
LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or mass plantings, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Garden, Ponds and streams, Shade Tree, and Screening.
COMPANION PLANTS: Maple, Rhododendron, Geranium
IMAGE: SusquehannaMan, A strand of adult Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana) trees in Pennsylvania, CC0 1.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
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