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Pinus rigida

Pitch Pine, Northern Pitch Pine

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Evergreen

Height:

12 - 18m

Width:

9 - 15m

Growth Rate:

Fast

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

4, 5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun

pH Tolerance:

Requires acid soil (pH 5.0 to 7.0)

Drought Tolerance:

Very High

Flooding Tolerance:

Low

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Unknown

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Unknown

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Naturalization, Parks, Residential

Native to Ontario:

Yes

Native to North America:

Yes

Insects and Diseases

No serious or common issues in the urban environment.

Management Notes

None of significance