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Plants
Loblolly- Pinus taeda
The Loblolly is the most popular commercial
timber species in the southeastern United
States. It is one of the fastest growing pines
and thrives on various sites from east Texas to
southern Missouri to north Florida to south New
Jersey. A mature Loblolly stands over 90 feet in
height with a clear bole that ranges from 16 to
30 inches in diameter at breast height.
Classified as a Southern Yellow Pine, the
Loblolly produces many valuable products, such
as pulp and lumber.
Loblolly Pine Seedlings
grow from genetically enhanced seed produced in
Forest Industry orchards that are bred to
grow fast, straight, and resistant to
disease. Available in containerized stock only.
Longleaf Pine- Pinus palutris
The Longleaf Pine is a popular
commercial timber species in the United States
for the high quality lumber it produces and for
the large amount of resins it yields. The
Longleaf grows well on many soil types,
preferring deep sand, and has a range from east
Texas to central Florida and northward to
southern Virginia. The Longleaf Pine name comes
from its 10 to 15 inch long needles. A mature
Longleaf can reach over 100 feet and up to 30
inches in diameter at breast height.
Classified as a Southern Yellow
Pine, the Longleaf produces high quality lumber,
pulpwood, and naval stores. Available in
containerized stock only.
Slash Pine- Pinus elliottii
Slash Pine is a popular commercial timber
species in the southeastern
United States. A fast growing
pine, the Slash is native to moist, swampy
ground but also grows well on a variety of sites
from east Texas to central Florida to North
Carolina. A mature Slash stands over 80 feet in
height with a clear bole that ranges from 15 to
30 inches in diameter at breast height.
Classified as a Southern Yellow Pine, the Slash
produces many valuable products, such as pulp,
lumber, and naval stores from its resins.
Slash Pine Seedlings
come from genetically enhanced seed produced in
Forest Industry orchards that are bred to
grow fast, straight, and resistant to disease.
Available in containerized stock only. |
