Pines

Pinus taeda: Loblolly Pine

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, Andrew K. Koeser, Deborah R. Hilbert, and Drew C. McLean

Pinus palustris: Longleaf Pine

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, Andrew K. Koeser, Deborah R. Hilbert, and Drew C. McLean

Pinus elliottii: Slash Pine

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, Andrew K. Koeser, Deborah R. Hilbert, and Drew C. McLean

Smooth-Bark Mexican Pine (Pinus pseudostrobus)

Gary W. Knox

This beautiful pine is distinguished by long, pendulous needles that form a graceful, open evergreen conifer. The slender needles are up to 12 inches long in groups (fascicles) of five. In its native environment, smooth-bark Mexican pine is considered fast growing, and can reach more than 120 feet tall and about 60 feet wide. In southern Georgia, trees have reached heights of 32 feet and widths of 25 feet in 10 years. Trees have a pyramidal form when young, becoming flat-topped with age. In its native range, smooth-bark Mexican pine grows in temperate to warm temperate areas with predominately summer rainfall. Florida’s similar climatic conditions suggest that smooth-bark Mexican pine will adapt well throughout the state. Cold hardiness is not well-defined, but this species has grown well in southern Georgia (USDA Cold Hardiness Zone 8b).

Pinus strobus 'Glauca': 'Glauca' Eastern White Pine

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Pinus flexilis 'Columnaris': Columnar Limber Pine

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Key Plant, Key Pests: Pine Species (Pinus sp.)

Juanita Popenoe, Jacqueline Bourdon, Caroline R. Warwick, and Chris Marble

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. Published by Integrated Pest Management

Planting Southern Pines in Florida

Elysia Lewis, Michael Andreu, and Chris Demers

Florida landowners have contributed vastly to the Southeast’s planting of pines over many decades; recent incentive programs across the state have encouraged further interest. Understanding the factors that affect seedling quality and survival of native pine species will assure a more successful and productive forest plantation. This publication reviews each southern pine's important silviculture characteristics, soil-site conditions, and potential markets and products. It outlines planting standards and techniques as they relate to landowners’ objectives and their target markets. It is to be used as a guide to facilitate selection of appropriate pine species and offers guidance on best practices for handling seedlings throughout all stages of tree planting.

Genetically Improved Pines for Reforesting Florida's Timberlands

Timothy L. White, Mary L. Duryea, and Gregory L. Powell

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Natural resources operations and Invasive Species

Pinus brutia var. eldarica: Mondell Pine

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Pinus densiflora 'Aurea': 'Aurea' Japanese Red Pine

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Pinus serotina Michx., Pond Pine

Audrey C. Plauche, Gage D. LaPierre, and Michael G. Andreu

This publication provides an in-depth profile of Pinus serotina for academic audiences and interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology.

Pine Nursery Soil Test Form

Rao S. Mylavarapu, William d'Angelo, and Nancy Wilkinson

"This document is the Pine Nursery Test Form (SL132), one of the Soil Testing Information Sheets (Submission Forms) used by the UF/IFAS Extension Soil Testing Laboratory. The sheet provides details about how to collect samples and testing fees. 

Pinus glabra Walt., Spruce Pine

Allie M. Mitchell and Michael G. Andreu

This publication provides an in-depth profile of Pinus glabra, spruce pine, for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as the academic audiences.

Guide to Fertilization for Pine Straw Production on Coastal Plain Sites

Anna Osiecka, Patrick J. Minogue, and E. David Dickens

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Forestry