Shortleaf Pine
Common Name: Shortleaf Pine
Species Name: Pinus echinata Mill.
Family Name: Pinaceae
Plant Type: Trees
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | North America |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Distribution in Oklahoma | Eastern quarter, in mountains and plantations |
| Sun Preference | Shade Intolerant |
| Susceptibility | Needle diseases and bark beetles |
ID Characteristics
- Field Identification Characteristics
Greatest range of southeastern U.S. pines
- Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 18-inch diameter, 50 to 80-foot height
- Leaves: Evergreen conifer (needles)
- Leaf Type: Needle
- Leaf Arrangement: 2-3 needles per fascicle
- Leaf Shape: Needle
- Stipules: No
- Floral Characteristics
- Petals: Strobili
- Flower Color: Pinkish white or green
- Flower Timing: Spring
- Fruit Type: Cone
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Uplands, old fields and plantations |
| Soil Type | Well-drained |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 6 to 8 |
| Successional Stage | Early |