Pinus virginianaIndiana NativeIndiana Native
Virginia Pine
Other Common Names: Jersey Pine

 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 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:
 Soil Notes:
Grows best in well drained, sandy-acidic loam soil
  Special Characteristics:
  • Native 166

    • 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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