NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Pinus clausa
Sand Pine
Scientific Name: |
Pinus clausa |
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Genus: |
Pinus |
Species Epithet: |
clausa |
Common Name: |
Sand Pine |
Plant Type |
Tree |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Pinaceae (Pine Family) |
Native/Alien: |
S.E. Native |
Size: |
12-36 ft. |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry |
Habitat Description: |
Dry sands, widely planted in pulp plantations in FL and s. GA, experimentally planted as far north as NC. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Fascicled (Pines) |
Leaf Retention: |
Evergreen |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Has some wildlife value |
Landscape Value: |
Suitable for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
(*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G4 - Apparently Secure (*Key) |
State Status: |
(*Key) |
Notes: |
Short lived coastal species. |
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This tree is capable of reaching 65 feet in height but are usually not straight and often lean to one side. Alexander Springs area of Ocala National Forest, Lake County, FL
Alison Northup |
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This pine is usually seen as a scrubby tree and can thrive in almost any soil. Alexander Springs area of Ocala National Forest, Lake County, FL
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The yellow-green needles are 2 per fascicle with twisted margins that are finely serrated. Alexander Springs area of Ocala National Forest, Lake County, FL
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The 2 to 3.5-inch-long, spiny cones persist for quite a while on the tree, often becoming embedded in the wood of the twigs. -Univ of FL Extension Alexander Springs area of Ocala National Forest, Lake County, FL
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