20 Seeds Longleaf Pine Pinus palustris Grass Stage Evergreen Tree

Longleaf Pine is a stately evergreen conifer known for its exceptionally long needles and distinctive grass-stage seedling growth. It develops a deep taproot and an open, airy crown, bringing year-round structure and a graceful southern woodland character to the landscape.

This long-needled pine works well as a specimen tree, in native plantings, and in spacious landscapes where its mature size can be appreciated. The needles are useful for mulch and craft work, and the cones add natural texture to arrangements. It grows slowly at first while establishing its root system, then puts on height steadily in full sun.

Species: Pinus palustris
Type: Evergreen conifer tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, open crown, slow to establish then moderate growth
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy, acidic to neutral
Zones: 7-10
Germination: Cold stratify seeds 30-60 days, then sow 1/4 inch deep at 65-75F; germination is often uneven over several weeks
Sowing: Surface sow or barely cover, keep moist
Spacing: 15-25 feet apart for permanent plantings
Notes: Long-lived tree with very long needles; allow ample room for mature size