Shortleaf Pine Pinus Echinata 5 Gal

The most widely distributed of the southern yellow pines, a large tree with broad, open crown. This is a 50-100 ft., sometimes taller, pine with short, spreading branches forming a pyramidal crown that opens with age. Leaves 2(-3) per fascicle, bright green, 3 to 5 in. Trunks of larger trees have broad, flat, reddish-brown plates.

Shortleaf Pine is native in 21 southeastern states. An important timber species, producing lumber for construction, millwork, and many other uses, as well as plywood and veneer for containers. This and other southern pines are the major native pulpwoods and leading woods in production of barrels. Seedlings and small trees will sprout after fire damage or injury.