Pinus virginiana Improved

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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia

Native

Introduced

Pinus virginiana ImprovedPinus virginiana

Improved

Improved Virginia Pine

Improved seeds are collected from stands of trees with better genetics.

In Stock: 1.345 lb (Total:1.345lb)

Orchard collected with better genetics.

Pinus virginiana Improved

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1.34 lb GA

Orchard collected with better genetics.

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

41,382

Quantity:

1.34 lb

Collected in:

Georgia

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1834033

Characteristics

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Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia

Native

Introduced

Discover the unique charm of Pinus virginiana, commonly known as Improved Virginia Pine, a resilient and versatile evergreen tree native to the eastern United States. This distinctive species thrives in full sun and well-drained, sandy acidic loams but proves its hardiness by adapting to poor, dry, and clay soils. With its slow but steady growth, Virginia Pine reaches heights of 40 to 80 feet with a spread of 10 to 30 feet, making it a compact companion for woodland landscapes. Its pyramidal youth transforms into a flat-topped form with age, marked by a scraggly silhouette and numerous persistent cones.

Despite its somewhat rugged appearance, this pine is a valuable asset for various applications. It stands out in native, nighttime, and winter gardens, and serves as a charming Christmas tree when selectively pruned. The tree provides vital nourishment to birds and offers a habitat for the Imperial moth larvae. Notably deer-resistant and moderately pollution-tolerant, it holds promise in urban settings. While its knotty wood isn't ideal for lumber, its lengthy fibers make it an excellent source of pulpwood. Explore the rustic beauty and ecological benefits of Pinus virginiana, a true pioneer species that excels in even the most challenging environments.