Dwarf Loblolly Pine Pinus taeda 'Nana'
- Phonetic Spelling
- PY-nus TAY-duh
- Description
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A cultivar of the Loblobby Pine that matures as a dwarf specimen. Typically does not lose its lower branches as it grows older, a trait of the Loblolly Pine.
The thick bark makes this tree less susceptible to damage from wildfires.
The fruits, twigs, and/or foliage can cause a significant amount of litter.
Insect, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: This tree is susceptible to wind damage. Pests affecting this tree are pine bark beetle, borers, pine tip moth, and sawflies. It is susceptible to fusiform rust and heart rot.
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:
- 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
- Native Garden
- Rock Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Barrier
- Border
- Foundation Planting
- Hedge
- Mass Planting
- Screen/Privacy
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Problems:
- Messy
