5 Seeds Pinus elliottii Slash Pine Evergreen Conifer

Pinus elliottii is a robust evergreen conifer, commonly known as the Slash Pine, prized for its straight trunk, long needles, and rapid, upright growth habit. This classic Southern pine makes an excellent ornamental shade tree for spacious landscapes, offering year-round texture and a natural windbreak presence.
Grown from seed, this tree is well-suited for large gardens, park-like settings, and reforestation projects, where it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Its open, pyramidal shape becomes more rounded with age, providing a stately focal point or a soft privacy screen. As a low-maintenance conifer, it tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and acidic conditions, and is a popular choice for adding evergreen structure to naturalized areas.
Species: Pinus elliottii
Variety: Slash Pine
Type: Tree
Plant Habit: Upright, Pyramidal
Sun: Full Sun
Soil: Well-draining, Sandy to Loamy, Acidic Tolerant
Days to Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 7-10
Germination: Cold stratification recommended, then sow at 65-75°F
Sowing: Surface sow on moist soil, lightly cover with a thin layer of medium
Spacing: 20-30 feet apart
Notes: Slow to establish initially, then moderate to fast growth; drought-tolerant once mature