Loblolly Pine Tree

If you are looking for a fast-growing tall pine, the Loblolly Pine Tree might just be the answer. Growing to around 90 feet tall, the Pinus taeda as it is also known is an impressive specimen. It forms a straight trunk and a rounded canopy of long, thin, dark green needles. Commercially grown for timber, it can also be used in large gardens. 

The evergreen Loblolly Pine Tree is one of the fastest-growing pines, which can be helpful when privacy is needed. It is low maintenance and easy to grow, and provides valuable habitat and food for birds. Being a native tree it is suitable for growing in zones 6 to 9. Often planted en masse, it can also be grown as a standalone tree. 

Loblolly Pine Tree Care

With a mature height of 90 feet, Loblolly Pine Tree should be planted away from any overhead power lines or nearby structures. It performs best when grown in full sun and in moist, but well-drained, acidic soil. Watering is key after planting and until established. Fertilizing is generally not required when grown in fertile soil. When young, mulch annually with organic matter to help conserve moisture and keep weeds at bay.

Pruning is usually not required apart from removing any dead, diseased or crossing branches. However, you can remove the lower limbs if necessary to allow for an understory planting. 

Loblolly Pine Tree Spacing

Over time, the Loblolly Pine Tree can reach 90 feet tall and 40 feet wide. If a privacy screen is desired, you can space these trees around 25 to 35 feet apart, depending on how densely you want the canopies to knit.

Loblolly Pine Tree Information