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Long Needle Southern Pine Tree or Pinus palustris have the longest needles of all southern pines. The needles are grouped in threes and arranged in tufts on the end of branches. Many species of birds, such as the white-breasted nuthatch, brown creeper, and red-cockaded woodpecker, love looking through it's bark searching for insects seeking refuge underneath. The cones are the largest of any pine in eastern North America.
They need regular water while young but are highly drought-tolerant once established in USDA Zones 7–10.
Its height can be 60-120' and a width of 30-50'. Starts growing slow until about year 5 and then it tends to speed up the growth process annually. Long Needle's mature during September to October of each year and seeds in the cones germinate within 1 week when the conditions are right.
For pets, when ingested, they can cause gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and potential intestinal obstruction due to their sharp, indigestible nature. While more toxic to cats (potentially causing liver damage), they still pose risks to dogs. Deer & rabbit resistant.
Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.
For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.
For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 6 month warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant!
Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.
