Sand Pine

Scientific Name: Pinus clausa (Chapm. ex Engelm.) Vasey ex Sarg.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Coniferophyta / Pinopsida / / Pinales / Pinaceae / Pinus L./ Pinus clausa (Chapm. ex Engelm.) Vasey ex Sarg.

Sand Pine
General Information
Usda SymbolPICL
GroupGymnosperm
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsTree
Native LocationsPICL

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Sand Pine is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)2
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsNo
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceNone
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum265
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum5.5
pH, Minimum4.2
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim430
Precipitation, Maximum65
Precipitation, Minimum40
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)28
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring, Summer, Fall
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)80.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee30
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Fruit/Seed Period BeginWinter
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seed per Pound75200
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodFall
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductYes
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductYes
Fuelwood ProductMedium
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductYes
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

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