Pinus rigida
pitch pine
Description
A large tree with a conical or oval outline, becoming irregular with age, and fissured, dark grey bark. The dark, grey-green needles are thick and stiff, around 10cm long and borne in threes. Yellow-brown cones, 3-9cm long, often persist for several years
Mature Height
12m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Upright
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-7
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Drought resistantArchitecturalLow Maintenance