Loblolly Pine

Pinus taeda

Description

Native throughout the southern United States. Introduced and grows well in southern Missouri. This is a fast-growing pine that is an important timber tree for the production of lumber and pulp. Similar in appearance to shortleaf pine but has longer needles and a larger cone. Grows on a wide variety of sites from poor, dry upland to rich bottomland soils. Height at maturity is 90 ft. As these pines grow, they naturally shed their lower branches.

Uses

The species can be used for reforestation, and cover. Wildlife benefit is cover. Get more information about Loblolly Pine