Each single purchase will consist of 50 containerized (soil covered root area) pine seedlings. They will be removed from the plastic containers that they are grown in, then repacked for shipping.
Each seedling will be approximate in size. The root area will be about 5 inches long with a total length of the seedlings averaging about 12 inches total.
These are new seedlings that were started in March of this year and are now ready for transplanting. Please note, these are not bare root seedlings, which have a much lower rate of survival. These are premium seedlings that have the highest chance for survival that you can buy and are 100% disease free.
We are a small business and are simply offering these seedlings for sale. We will only have these available for sale in the lower 48 States of America. We do not ship international and we do not guarantee or warranty shipping. Please allow 3-5 days to process orders as we are very busy. No refunds or returns.
Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height 60 - 100 Feet
Mature Spread 30 - 40 Feet
Growing Zones 7 - 9
The Longleaf Pine Tree will grow into a tall, majestic tree with a sweeping canopy; however, that takes time. This plant is a Longleaf Pine, but it is in the grass stage, meaning it is an adorable tree that almost looks like an ornamental grass. The Pinus palustris is an evergreen conifer that takes up to 100 years to reach maturity. The straight trunk features brown bark in a shade of cinnamon, and green needle-like foliage grows in clumps of three, with each clump reaching up to 20 inches long. Once mature, the tree will produce pine cones starting in the late fall and lasting into the winter.
This tree is native to the southeastern U.S., and once it is acclimated, it will flourish with very little care. Longleaf Pine grows slowly to start. After a few years, the growth rate will pick up, and Longleaf Pine can grow 2 to 3 feet per year. This tree will attract butterflies and birds, and it grows as a perennial in USDA zones 7 through 9. This tree makes a stately addition to a yard, and it is fire-resistant, so it is excellent to include in a mass planting.
Longleaf Pine Tree Pine Plant Care
Plant Longleaf Pine in a large, open area that receives full sun. The soil should be mildly acidic and well-draining. Newly planted trees will need water a couple of times a week for the first year, but once established, watering will not be necessary except in times of extreme drought.
This tree is self-pruning which means it naturally sheds lower branches as it grows taller. Pines are not heavy feeders, and once established, these trees are relatively self-sufficient, so fertilizing is not generally necessary.
Longleaf Pine Tree (Grass Stage) Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 9
Plant Type: Trees
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 60 - 100 Feet
Mature Spread: 30 - 40 Feet
Spacing: 6-20 Feet
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): None
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: 4 Season Interest
Watering: Average
Resists: N/A
Tolerates: N/A
Attracts: Birds, Butterflies
Container Role:
Uses: Specimen or Focal Point, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest
Brand: Southern Living Plants
Common Name: Longleaf Pine Tree (Grass Stage)
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: Pinus palustris
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RANGE
The historic range of the longleaf pine once extended from southeastern Virginia to Florida, west through Louisiana to east Texas. Today the trees are only found within small patches of this range. Longleaf pines can survive in a range of habitats, but they prefer sandy, dry, acidic soils ranging in elevation from sea level to 2,300 feet (700 meters). They are intolerant to shade and require sunlight to grow. When frequent fires sweep the forest, longleaf pines dominate and sometimes form pure stands.
CONSERVATION
Longleaf pines, which once covered an estimated 90 million acres, now cover less than 3 percent of their original range. This tree was once so abundant that it seemed like an inexhaustible resource to early settlers. Forests of longleaf pines were cleared to make space for development and agriculture. The lumber, which is of exceptional quality, was used for building ships and railroads. Most of the longleaf pines were gone by the 1920s, and they had a hard time coming back on their own because of fire suppression. Rather than replanting the longleaf pines, foresters replaced them with faster-growing pines that would produce more short-term economic benefits.
Restoration of longleaf pine forests has become a major conservation priority in recent years though. More than 30 endangered and threatened species, including red-cockaded woodpeckers and indigo snakes, rely on longleaf pines for their habitat. Additionally, longleaf pines are more resilient to the negative impacts of climate change than other southeastern pines. They can withstand severe windstorms, resist pests, tolerate wildfires and drought, and capture carbon pollution from the atmosphere. A number of nonprofits, government agencies, and private landowners are collaborating to restore longleaf pine forests.