Species: Pinus rigida
(pye'nus rij'i-dah)
Pitch Pine; Northern Pitch Pine
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
This eminently salt, cold, and poor-soil tolerant native is severely under-utilized in the field. Due to the increasing pest and disease intolerance of exotic pines (P. nigra, P. thunbergii, etc.) it is likely that this wonderful species will see more use in the field and as a result greater selection.
'Sand Beach', 'Sherman Eddy'Ornamental Characteristics
Tree > 30 feet
40' - 60' (spread 30' x 50')
Evergreen
irregularly pyramidal
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun
3a
Requires acid (pH 5.0 to 7.0)
Tolerates salt spray, Tolerates salty soil
Full sun required; susceptible to wind burn. Requires excellent drainage and prefers sandy soil.
Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
affected by diseases common to all pines
Bare Root Transplanting
Difficult
Other
Native to coastal and Eastern US. Transplant B & B in spring or fall
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
