Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Southeastern United States
Types
Deciduous, Evergreen
Longleaf is a type of pine
Number of Varieties
8003
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40000
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Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-118-10
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
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12-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
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All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Beetles, brown-spot needle blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
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Beauty Benefits
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Shade Trees