Virginia pine

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Pinus virginiana
VIRGINIA PINE

Pinaceae
E. North America

Location: map coordinates O-13 (near northeast corner of Baker Building), N 39°11'10'' W 75°32'43''

Planting history: probably planted by Dr. N. Dill, 1960’s-1970’s.

Description:
  • small to medium-sized evergreen tree, conifer
  • etymology: Pinus = the Latin name; virginiana = of Virginia
  • also called scrub pine; often scraggly
  • needles in 2’s; 1 ½”-3” long, often twisted
  • cones 1 ½” -2 ½”, reddish brown, with sharp spine on each scale tip
  • seeds eaten by squirrels and wild turkeys
  • habitat: sunny; sandy, dry, poor soil; tree often small and stunted
  • native range: mostly southern tree, north to New Jersey and southern New York (Long Island)

Native species, State Rank S5 (very common in Delaware)

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