Dwarf Loblolly Pine Pinus taeda 'Nana'
- Phonetic Spelling
- PY-nus TAY-duh
- Description
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Dwarf loblolly pine is a dwarf, needled evergreen tree in the pine family (Pinaceae). This cultivar of the loblolly pine typically does not lose its lower branches as it grows older, which is a trait of the loblolly pine. It also grows slowly, eventually reaching only 10 to 20 feet in height and 10 to 15 feet in width.
Plant this pine in full sun and in acidic clay or sand. The thick bark makes this tree less susceptible to damage from wildfires. It is also resistant to deer.
This tree can be used in most landscape areas from containers to yards, meadows, slopes and naturalized areas, or in specialized areas such as Asian, rock or native gardens. It can be an accent or a barrier.
Insect, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Pests affecting this tree are pine bark beetles, borers, pine tip moths and sawflies. It is susceptible to fusiform rust and heart rot. This tree is susceptible to wind damage. The fruits, twigs and foliage can cause a significant amount of litter.
VIDEO Created by Elizabeth Meyer for "Trees, Shrubs and Conifers" a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Pinus
- Species:
- taeda
- Family:
- Pinaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Fire Risk Rating:
- low flammability
- Wildlife Value:
- Squirrels and other small mammals eat the fruit
- Dimensions:
- Height: 10 ft. 0 in. - 20 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 10 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Perennial
- Tree
- Habit/Form:
- Rounded
- Growth Rate:
- Slow
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Fruit Length:
- > 3 inches
- Fruit Description:
- Dry-hard cone
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Description:
- Insignificant
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Long needles in dense, brushy clusters, 3 needles per bundle
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Lawn
- Meadow
- Naturalized Area
- Patio
- Pool/Hardscape
- Recreational Play Area
- Slope/Bank
- Walkways
- Woodland
- Landscape Theme:
- Asian Garden
- Drought Tolerant Garden
- Rock Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Barrier
- Border
- Foundation Planting
- Hedge
- Mass Planting
- Screen/Privacy
- Attracts:
- Small Mammals
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Problems:
- Messy
