Pitch Pine
Pinus rigida
Description:
The characteristic Pine Barrens tree. Large when grown on good sites and protected from fire, scrubby and flat topped when burned. Equally at home on both dry sites and in wetlands. 40 to 60 feet tall. Likes sunny conditions.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Torch Pine |
| Plant Family: | Pinaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Trees |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Birds, Butterflies |
| Bloom Time: | Pollen shed late April to May, cones mature autumn of second season and persist |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |
| Soil pH: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun |
| Light Range: | Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |