Pinus palustris, commonly known as the longleaf pine, is a pine native to the southeastern United States, found along the coastal plain from eastern Texas to southeast Virginia, extending into northern and central Florida. It reaches a height of 30–35 m (98–115 ft) and a diameter of 0.7 m (28 in). In the past, they reportedly grew to 47 m (154 ft) with a diameter of 1.2 m (47 in).
Form | tree |
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Fruit type | Cone |
Fruit color | Brown, Red |
Evergreen or deciduous | Evergreen |
Leaf shape | Needles |
Number of needles | 3 |
Length of needles | 10-18" |
Bark color | Brown, Gray, Red |
Bark texture | Flat, Plate-like, Scaly, Thick |