Common Name
Shortleaf pine
Plant Form
Large Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
100.0
Width (ft)
20.0 -
40.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
6,
7,
8,
9
Habitat
Mesic to dry forests, old fields, and rocky woodlands. Common in the Virginia Piedmont; frequent in the Coastal Plain; infrequent in the mountain
Wildlife value
Provides winter cover. Supports Imperial Moth (Eacles imperialis) and Eastern Pine Elfin (Callophrys niphon) larvae. Squirrels, other small mammals, and birds eat the seeds
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Additional Notes
Highly flammable and should not be planted within the defensible space of your home
Evergreen
Yes
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Average
Soil Texture
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Butterfiles
Recommended for
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
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