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