A large, resinous, fragrant evergreen with a rounded crown of spreading branches. Dark green needles are 6-10 in long. Bark is gray and scaly. The Loblolly Pine is often called the “Bull Pine” due to its giant size or the “Rosemary Pine” due to its fragrant foliage. It is native to this area and is the principal commercial southern pine. Among the fastest growing southern pines, it is extensively cultivated for pulpwood and lumber. The word “loblolly” means “mud puddle,” where these pines often grow. Height: 50-150’ Spread: 30-35’
Forest, Grassland
Native to the Southeastern United States, from East Texas to Florida, and north to southern New Jersey.
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Abundant
Diurnal
Larval host of the Southern pine sphinx (Lapara coniferarum)
Least Concern
