Pinus virginianaIndiana Native
Virginia Pine
Other Common Names: Jersey Pine

Family:

Pinaceae (Pine Family) 74

Genus:

Pinus (Pine) 28

Plant Type:

Tree 562

Growth Forms:

Conical 55

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 4 495

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Evergreen 257

Flower Notes:

Cylindrical and yellow pollen cones in March to May.

Foliage Notes:

Evergreen needles

Stem Notes:

Pale in color and non-aromatic

Fruit Notes:

1.5-3" cones in clusters of 2 to 4

Ultimate Height:

40-80 feet

Ultimate Spread:

10-30 feet

Bloom Times:

Light Requirements:

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Soil Notes:

Grows best in well drained, sandy-acidic loam soil

Special Characteristics:

Indiana Native 161

Additional Information

Native to some of the eastern part of the United States, Virginia pine is found in two southeastern Indiana counties along the Ohio river.

Other plants like this Pinus virginiana (Virginia Pine)

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