| Management number | 216024553 | Release Date | 2026/04/19 | List Price | $28.57 | Model Number | 216024553 | ||
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Slash Pine Tree | Premium Seeds | Pinus elliottii | LOT 2024800324 | Plants' | LOT INFORMATION | Germination: 98%. Germination Test: Cut (Full Seed). Purity: 99%. Seeds/lb: 9,000. Origin: GA. Crop Year: 2022. | SPECIES DATA SHEET | - Common Names: Slash Pine, Southern Pine, Yellow Slash Pine, Swamp Pine, Pitch Pine, Cuban Pine. - Species: Pinus elliottii. - Subsection: P. subsect. Australes. - Section: P. sect. Trifoliae. - Subgenus: P. subg. Pinus. - Genus: Pinus. - Family: Pinaceae. - Order: Pinales. - Class: Pinopsida - Division: Pinophyta. - Clade: Tracheophytes, Gymnospermae. - Conservation Status: LC - Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). - Natural Range & Distribution: Native to Florida and Georgia, and extends from South Carolina west to southeastern Louisiana, and south to the Florida Keys. It is common in East Texas. The natural habitat is sandy subtropical maritime forests and wet flatwoods. - Preferred Climate: Subtropical (BSh, BSk), Mediterranean & Temperate (Cfa, Cfb, Csa, Csb, Csc, Cwa). - Hardiness Zones: 8a - 11b (USDA) - Best Grown (US States): FL, GA, SC, NC, AL, MS, LA, AR, TX, AZ, CA, OR, WA, HI, Puerto Rico. - Max Height: 59 – 98ft (18 – 30m). - Max Canopy Spread: 19ft to 33ft (6m to 10m). - Canopy Shape: Conical to irregular spreding. - Leaf Behavior: Evergreen. - Leaf Description: Needle-like, very slender, in clusters of two or three, and 18–24 cm (7.1–9.4 in) long - Summer Leaf Color: Deep-green. - Fall (Autumn) Leaf Color: Deep-green. - Growth Rate: Very Fast (way above 3.3ft/year | 1m/year). - Blooming Description: The cones are 5–15 cm (2.0–5.9 in) in length, with a short (2–3 mm or 0.079–0.118 in), thick prickle on each scale. It is known for its conical shape and unusually high strength, especially for a pine. - Blossom Color: glossy red-brown. - Fruit Description: Pine cones. - Seed Description: Small dark seeds. - Bark Color: Reddish-brown and furrowed when young, becoming platey with loose, thin scales that flake off to reveal a dark orange color. - Wood: About 60-100 ft (18-30 m) tall with a trunk diameter of 2-3 ft (.6-1 m). It has an average dried weight of 41 lbs/ft³ (655 kg/m³) and specific gravity of .54 (basic) and .66 (12% MC). Its Janka hardness is 760 lbf (3,380 N), modulus of rupture is 16,300 lbf/in² (112.4 MPa), elastic modulus is 1,980,000 lbf/in² (13.70 GPa), and crushing strength is 8,140 lbf/in² (56.1 MPa). The wood has a reddish-brown heartwood and yellowish-white sapwood, with a straight grain and fine to medium texture. It is moderately resistant to decay and works well with most tools, though resin can clog sandpaper. Slash Pine is widely available and used in heavy construction, plywood, wood pulp, and veneers. It is not listed in the CITES Appendices and is of least concern according to the IUCN. However, it can cause allergic reactions in some people. - Cultivation: Full sun to partial shade. Tolerates clay, sand, loam, acidic, slightly alkaline, well-drained to occasionally wet soils. Slash pine generally grows better in warm, humid areas where the average annual temperature is above 17 °C (63 °F), with extreme ranges from −18 to 41 °C (0 to 106 °F) Drought and Salt tolerant. - Traditional Uses: Ornamental. Widely used for wood production. Cones are used in christmas decorations.
| Color | Green |
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| Soil Type | All soil types |
| Brand Name | Plants' |
| Style Name | Premium Seeds |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Item Weight | 0.04 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Plants' |
| Moisture Needs | Tolerates various levels of moisture. |
| Number of Items | 500 |
| Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a - 11b (USDA) |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Expected Plant Height | 78.5 Feet |
| Expected Blooming Period | Spring to Fall |
| Expected Planting Period | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Product Care Instructions | Included in the package. |
| Plant or Animal Product Type | Pinus elliottii (Premium Seeds) |
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