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Slash Pine

Pinus Elliotii

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Overview

The Slash Pine, Pinus elliottii, thrives in USDA zones 7-11, with a rapid growth to 75-100 feet tall and a 30-50 feet spread. Distinguished by its long, slender needles and attractive conical form, this evergreen offers dense foliage for privacy. It adapts well to various soils, preferring full sun. Ideal for large landscapes, it's resilient to wind and perfect for creating stately visual interest or windbreaks.

Sun FullWater LowZones 4–7Type Conifer, TreeClimate Temperate
Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — making it suitable for landscapes that experience such climates
Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — Standing at an impressive height of 60 to 100 feet with a canopy spread of 25 to 35 feetSlash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — which persist on the tree to offer year-round visual interestSlash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — this evergreen offers dense foliage for privacySlash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — makes the Slash Pine an enduring and valuable addition to your landscaping endeavorsSlash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — slender needles ranging from 8 to 12 inches in lengthSlash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — scientifically named Pinus elliottii+46

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Tree
Family
Pinaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — making it suitable for landscapes that experience such climates
Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — Standing at an impressive height of 60 to 100 feet with a canopy spread of 25 to 35 feet
Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — which persist on the tree to offer year-round visual interest
Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — this evergreen offers dense foliage for privacy
Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — makes the Slash Pine an enduring and valuable addition to your landscaping endeavors
Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — slender needles ranging from 8 to 12 inches in length
Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — scientifically named Pinus elliottii
Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — Distinguished by its long
Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — feathery texture that provides a soothing visual effect.<br><br>Upon maturity
Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — slender needles and attractive conical form
Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — along with its noble stature
Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — this stately tree is a magnificent specimen to anchor any sizeable garden space
Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — with a rapid growth to 75-100 feet tall and a 30-50 feet spread; standing at an impressive height of 60 to 100 feet with a canopy
Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — As a native species, it also holds the benefit of being resistant to local diseases and pests
Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — the Slash Pine yields elongated cones typically 4 to 6 inches long
Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — grouped in pairs or occasionally in threes
Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — Ideal for large landscapes
Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — it's resilient to wind and perfect for creating stately visual interest or windbreaks
Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — it's resilient to wind and perfect for creating stately visual interest or windbreaks; distinguished by its long
Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — Ideal for large landscapes; making it suitable for landscapes that experience such climates
Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — conifer / tree for full
Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — this evergreen offers dense foliage for privacy; ideal for large landscapes
Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — Distinguished by its long; the Slash Pine yields elongated cones typically 4 to 6 inches long
Slash Pine (Pinus Elliotii) — with a rapid growth to 75-100 feet tall and a 30-50 feet spread
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