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Pinus

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Pines are a large genus of conifers native to North and Central America and the Caribbean, Europe, Asia and northern Africa. There are numerous species native to the SE USA. Pines are members of the pine family (Pinaceae).

Pines need sunny positions with room to grow. 

Native species are excellent for the native garden, woodland garden, children's garden and rain garden. Other species work well in Asian gardens, rock gardens and formal gardens. Pines can be used as accents, specimens or shade trees (they make high, dappled shade in which other, partial shade-loving plants can thrive). They can be used singly or in small groups. 

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  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Pinus
    Family:
    Pinaceae
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Soil Texture:
    Clay
    Loam (Silt)
    Sand
    Shallow Rocky
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Description:
    These are conifers and bear cones.
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Value To Gardener:
    Long-lasting
    Showy
    Leaf Shape:
    Filiform
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Length:
    3-6 inches
    Leaf Width:
    < 1 inch
    Leaf Description:
    The leaves of pines are needle-like. They are borne in fascicles of 1 to 5 needles on short shoots. They are 3 to 8 inches in length, depending on the species.
  • Bark:
    Bark Color:
    Dark Brown
    Dark Gray
    Light Brown
    Light Gray
    Surface/Attachment:
    Fissured
    Ridges
    Scaly
    Bark Plate Shape:
    Irregular
    Rectangle
    Bark Description:
    The bark ranges in color from light gray to dark brown. It is platy and fissured.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    Yes
    Stem Bud Terminal:
    Only 1 terminal bud, larger than side buds
  • Landscape:
    Design Feature:
    Accent
    Screen/Privacy
    Shade Tree
    Small groups
    Specimen
    Attracts:
    Bats
    Small Mammals
    Songbirds
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Deer
    Drought
    Dry Soil
    Pollution
    Poor Soil
    Rabbits
    Squirrels
    Problems:
    Messy