The long needled Pitlolly Pine could make some pine straw in a plantation. But I only have a few, so will just enjoy their fall needle drop.
Tag Archives: pitch x loblolly pine
Pitlolly Pine Cone
Pitlolly Pine trees are starting to produce pine cones. The pine cone seems to look more like a Pitch Pine more than a Loblolly Pine. This seems logical, as most of my Pitlolly Hybrid Pines have died, so probably the ones that had more Pitch Pine in them are the ones that have survived and […]
Pitlolly Pines
I still have several Pitlolly Pines that keep on surviving everything Iowa throws at them. These Pines have looked great this year with the mild weather.
Pitlolly Pines After Winter
Pitch x Loblolly Pines suffered this past winter. Though some stayed green.
Pitlolly Pine
The Pitlolly Pine is a cross between the Pitch Pine and Loblolly Pine. Many of the seedlings lack the hardiness for my climate. But the hybrid pines that do survive are the fastest growing pine I can grow. They also have survived buck rubbing better than other pines, too.