Pinus rigida - Wikipedia
Pinus rigida, the pitch pine, [2] [3] is a small-to-medium-sized pine. It is native to eastern North America, primarily from central Maine south to Georgia and as far west as Kentucky. It is found in environments which other species would find unsuitable for growth, such as acidic, sandy, and low-nutrient soils. [4]
Pinus rigida - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Pinus Species: rigida Family: Pinaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): Lumber and wood pulp. Native Americans used to use pitch as a laxative and turpentine. Life Cycle: Woody Recommended Propagation Strategy: Seed Country Or Region Of Origin: Canada, portions of northeast US Distribution: Canada west to Minnesota south to Georgia east up to Maine Fire ...
Pinus rigida (Pitch Pine) - Gardenia
Pinus rigida (Pitch Pine) is a large evergreen conifer of conical habit with a straight to somewhat curved trunk, and a broad, rounded or irregular crown of twisting, gnarled branches. The foliage of thick and stiff, yellow-green to dark green needles, up …
Pinus rigida — pitch pine - Go Botany
The cone scales and sharp needles of pitch pine are thick and rigid, making this a distinctive and easy-to-remember species. In New England, it most commonly occurs in sandy barrens and coastal plains; it is the only moderately salt-tolerant pine species in the region.
Pínus rígida Mí¡¡ - US Forest Service Research and Development
The species name of pitch pine (Pinus rigida) means rigid or stiff and refers to both the cone scales (17) and the wide-spreading, sharply pointed needles (5). It is a medium-sized tree with moderately strong, coarse-grained, resinous wood that is used primarily for rough construction and where decay resistance is important.
Pinus rigida - US Forest Service
Influence of seedbed, light environment, and elevated night temperature on growth and carbon allocation in pitch pine (Pinus rigida) and jack pine (Pinus banksiana) seedlings. Forest Ecology and Management.
Pitch Pine - Forestry.com
Oct 20, 2023 · Pitch Pine, scientifically known as Pinus rigida, is a distinctive and hardy evergreen tree native to eastern North America. This resilient species, often found in a variety of environments, is renowned for its unique characteristics.
Pinus rigida (pitch pine) description - The Gymnosperm Database
Mar 8, 2024 · Description of the evolution, biology, distribution, ecology, and uses of Pinus rigida (pitch pine).
Pinus rigida – Purdue Arboretum Explorer
Pinus rigida is native to the poor, sandy upland soils of eastern North America. The falling needles, cones, branches, and sap can be problematic. This plant is not generally recommended for use in the landscape, except on very poor soils.
Pinus Rigida Northern Pitch Pine, Pitch pine PFAF Plant Database
Pinus Rigida is an evergreen Tree growing to 15 m (49ft) by 7 m (23ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in leaf all year, and the seeds ripen from January to February.