Pinus taeda
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Pinus taeda
LOBLOLLY PINE
Pinaceae
E. North America
Location: map coordinates M-19 (southwest of Wellness Center, in a grove of 14 trees of this species), N 39°11'10'' W 75°32'37''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
Native species, State Rank S5 (very common) on Delaware coastal plain
LOBLOLLY PINE
Pinaceae
E. North America
Location: map coordinates M-19 (southwest of Wellness Center, in a grove of 14 trees of this species), N 39°11'10'' W 75°32'37''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
- tall evergreen tree, conifer
- etymology: Pinus = the Latin name; taeda is said to refer to the resinous wood
- common name loblolly = low, wet place (from old British words)
- needles in 3’s, relatively long (6”-8½”); a handy way to remember the name is “lob-lol-ly” – 3 syllables, 3 needles
- cones 3”-5” long; seeds are important wildlife food
- fast-growing, to ca 100 feet tall
- wood important for pulp and construction (but not very strong)
- habitat: relatively moist, sandy soil; invades old fields
- common southern tree, native to eastern USA, as far north as southern New Jersey
Native species, State Rank S5 (very common) on Delaware coastal plain
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