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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

Pinus clausa OcalaPinus clausa

Ocala

Ocala Sand Pine, Sand Pine

This variety is found on the peninsula. Most of these pines have open cones.

In Stock: 0.245 lb (Total:0.245lb)

Pinus clausa var. Ocala

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Details

Germination:

83%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

58,370

Quantity:

0.24 lb

Collected in:

Louisiana

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1832397

Characteristics

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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

Pinus clausa, commonly known as Sand Pine, is a versatile evergreen coniferous tree native to the sandy, acidic soils of Florida and Alabama's coastal regions. A vital component of the Florida scrub ecosystem, this hardy tree provides essential habitat for local wildlife. Typically reaching heights of 15 to 40 feet, but occasionally soaring to 100 feet, Sand Pine boasts a dense structure with spreading to ascending branches and a rounded or irregular crown. Its resilient nature allows it to adapt to hurricane-prone areas, often leading to a characteristic lean.

One of the shorter-lived pines, with a lifespan of up to 60 years, this tree features supple, evergreen needles and distinctive spiny cones, which persist on the tree, sometimes embedding in twig wood. Sand Pine's adaptability to various soil types—including clay, sand, loam, slightly alkaline, and acidic—along with its high tolerance for drought and aerosol salt, makes it an excellent choice for Christmas trees, highway medians, reclamation projects, and as a specimen or shade tree. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, Sand Pine is an attractive and resilient addition to diverse landscaping needs.