Reviews (4)
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Short Leaf Pine
This is a wonderful addition to our yard. Looks great where I planted it.
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Shortleaf pine
The shipping was fast and the packaging was great.
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Pines
These Pines have fast shipping, and they look outstanding.
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Big Plants
I love getting big plants, they are so much more that can be done with them. Many different projects can be done.
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Shipping Information
We dig plants when your order is received, and ship immediately via US Priority Mail. You will receive a tracking number via email when plants are shipped. All plants are packed to be safe in their packages for up to 3 days after receipt.
How We Protect Your Plants For Transit
We sell only bare root plants. We dip the roots in tera-sorb silicone gel to retain ample moisture for transit and surround with plastic. This provides superior protection for plants in transit for up to 12 days.
Upon Receipt Of Your Plants
Open your plants and inspect the same day received. We offer 3 days to report any problems with your order. Bare root plants need to be planted within 2-3 days of receipt unless weather prohibits. Store in a cool place and keep roots moist and covered with plastic until they can be planted. Water daily for the first week after planting.
Description
Short Leaf Pine will Attract Wildlife to Your Yard
The shortleaf pine is a tree native to the east coast of the United States of America. The tree can be straight or crooked in growth. Typically the short leaf pine grows to sixty-six feet to ninety-eight feet. The tree requires humid, moist areas to grow fully. Thick, moist soil is the best for the short leaf pine to dig its roots into the ground and get enough moisture.
Short Leaf Pine is Not Usually a Full Pine Tree
The branches are generally randomly placed and covered with only just enough green pine needles. The grey bark of the tree is more visible than the green needles in most cases. The taller the tree becomes, the longer the trunk is, and the branches only grow at the top of the very tall chest. This may be why it is referred to as a shortleaf pine since the needles are not very full or long.
The shortleaf pine only grows right seeds when it is twenty years old. Some nine-year-old trees start to create seeds, but it is scarce for this to happen. A better way of calculating when a tree is ready to produce seeds on their pine cones is judging the diameter of the tree. This tree with a diameter of thirty centimeters is often prepared to create viable, right seeds. Germination of seeds happens in the early spring season.
Short Leaf Pine is a Native tree to the central and eastern portions of the United States
These trees are used for their lumber in making plywood and wood pulp which is used for paper production. They are moderately growing trees, growing at a rate of 2 to 3 feet per year. These trees do produce a cone after several years that will attract many varieties of wildlife to the area.
