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How to Grow
Water
Medium
Water moderately, allowing the top 3cm to dry out between watering.
Sunlight
Partial Shade - Full Sun
~
3-6 hours of sun per day, with protection from intense mid-day sun
Soil
Dry, sandy soils. Acid-based, Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam
Characteristics
Bloom Time
Mar, Apr, May
Plant Type
Native Plant, Tree
Lifespan
Woody, Perennial
Plant Height
72-100 ft.
Flower
No flowers
Fruit
The symmetrical, ovoid, short-stalked cones (1.5 to 2.5" long) are usually not produced until the tree reaches 20 years of age. The tip of each scale has a short spine. This tree produces both a pale purple male cone and a pale pink female cone that releases seeds from fall to winter. Once empty, the cones stay attached to the tree for many years. Fruit displays from September to October., Reddish brown
Benefits
Ornamental
Attractive, Fast growing
Attracts
Butterflies
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Taxonomy
Order
Pinales
Family
Pinaceae
Genus
Pinus
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