Name: Pinus taeda (Loblolly Pine)

Average Landscape Size: 30–50 ft tall × 20–30 ft wide; upright pyramidal habit

Sun Requirements: Full sun; best growth in open, sunny areas

Water Needs: Moderate; very adaptable once established, handles drought well

Deer Resistance: High

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 6–9; native to East Texas, excellent adaptation to Willis climate

Fertilization & Pruning: Minimal care; no special fertilization required, naturally well-shaped

Detailed Description: This fantastic 15-gallon Loblolly Pine is your affordable solution for creating fast privacy screening with authentic East Texas character! These native beauties are absolutely incredible growers, shooting up 2-3 feet per year to quickly create the natural privacy barrier you need. At this size, you're getting established trees that will take off immediately and fill in beautifully over the next few seasons. Those long, soft needles create gorgeous year-round texture, and the natural Christmas tree shape develops into impressive mature specimens. Most homeowners plant these in groups for instant privacy screens or windbreaks. Here in Willis, Loblolly Pines are the backbone of our natural forests, so you know they're perfectly adapted to handle everything our climate throws at them. This is your budget-friendly way to get fast-growing, authentic Texas evergreen screening that birds and wildlife absolutely love!

Created: September 18, 2025