| Botanical Name | Pinus taeda |
| Description | The Loblolly Pine is the signature evergreen of the Southeast Texas piney woods. This 30-gallon (30G) specimen is a vigorous grower, capable of adding several feet of height per year once established. It features long, slender needles in bundles of three and a naturally straight, towering trunk. Highly adaptable to the heavy clay soils of Willis and Houston, it is frequently used by homeowners to create fast-growing privacy screens or to provide high, dappled shade. Its pine-scented foliage and attractive cones also make it a favorite for local wildlife. |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Height x Width | 60-90' Height x 20-30' Width |
| Water | Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained acidic soils but is surprisingly tolerant of the periodic wet-and-dry cycles common to the Houston area. |
| Zones | 6 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply an acidic, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to maintain deep green needle color and vigor. |
| Pruning | Minimal; naturally sheds its lower branches as it grows taller to create a high-canopied forest look. Prune only to remove dead or damaged wood. |
| Deer Resistance | High |
| Botanical Name | Pinus taeda |
| Description | The Loblolly Pine is the signature evergreen of the Southeast Texas piney woods. This 30-gallon (30G) specimen is a vigorous grower, capable of adding several feet of height per year once established. It features long, slender needles in bundles of three and a naturally straight, towering trunk. Highly adaptable to the heavy clay soils of Willis and Houston, it is frequently used by homeowners to create fast-growing privacy screens or to provide high, dappled shade. Its pine-scented foliage and attractive cones also make it a favorite for local wildlife. |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Height x Width | 60-90' Height x 20-30' Width |
| Water | Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained acidic soils but is surprisingly tolerant of the periodic wet-and-dry cycles common to the Houston area. |
| Zones | 6 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply an acidic, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to maintain deep green needle color and vigor. |
| Pruning | Minimal; naturally sheds its lower branches as it grows taller to create a high-canopied forest look. Prune only to remove dead or damaged wood. |
| Deer Resistance | High |