Virginia Pine

Pinus virginiana

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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

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