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Pinus rigida

pitch pine

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Height: 30-60 ft
Spread: 15-25 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-8


Bloom Color: Insignificant

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
• Dry
Ecoregion
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
• Winter Interest and/or Evergreen
Attracts Wildlife
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Attracts Songbirds
• Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
• Host Plant
Tolerance
• Drought Tolerant
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
• Urban Environment
• Salt Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Specimen


North American Distribution


pitch pine - Pinus rigida from Native Plant Trust