Pitlolly Pines have amazing growth, but most seedlings are not hardy enough here. Pitch Pine does not have the hardiness problems of the Hybrid Pine and also has had pretty good growth.
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Pitch Pine Problems
Pitch Pine has been difficult to get, as most nurseries don’t offer it. The hybrid, Pitlolly Pine, has been offered more frequently. But overall, Pitch Pine has been hardier. I lose a lot of the Pitch x Loblolly Hybrid Pines, and the ones that survive, have more Pitch in their DNA, because they are cold-hardier. […]
Pitlolly Pines After Winter
Pitch x Loblolly Pines suffered this past winter. Though some stayed green.