Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda) – #7 Container

Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda)

The Loblolly Pine is the workhorse of the eastern landscape — a bold, fast-growing native evergreen that delivers year-round structure, privacy, and wildlife value. Its tall, straight trunk and open, airy canopy of long, dark green needles create a striking silhouette against the sky, while its large cones add rustic texture and provide food for birds and small mammals throughout the year. Whether planted as a windbreak, privacy screen, or specimen tree, the Loblolly Pine makes an immediate and lasting impact.

Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Pinus taeda
• Common Name: Loblolly Pine
• Mature Height: 60–100 ft
• Available Size: 5–6 ft tall at time of purchase
• Container Size: #7 (7-gallon pot)
• Growth Rate: Fast — among the fastest-growing native pines, typically 3–5 ft per year
• Hardiness Zones: 6–9

Growing Conditions

• Sun: Full sun; requires at least 6 hours of direct light daily
• Soil: Adaptable; tolerates clay, sandy, acidic, and even poorly drained soils
• Water: Low to moderate once established; drought-tolerant
• Maintenance: Very low — a naturally self-sufficient tree once established

Landscape Uses

An excellent choice for privacy screens, windbreaks, reforestation, and naturalized areas. Its dense evergreen canopy provides year-round screening and shelter for wildlife, including songbirds, owls, and white-tailed deer. The Loblolly Pine is also one of the most important timber trees in the southeastern U.S., valued for its straight grain and rapid growth. Plant in groups for maximum impact or as a single specimen for bold vertical structure.

Plant arrives in a 7-gallon container at 5–6 ft in height, ready to transplant into your landscape.