Loblolly Pine
Loblolly Pine
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Tree Name:
Loblolly Pine
Species:
Pinus taeda
Height Average:
90-110 ft tall
Needles:
6-9 inches long, pale green, slender and stiff, in bundles of three
Dangers:
Dangers:
Loblolly Pines are extremely top heavy in adddition to having a shallow root system. This can make them very dangerous to be next to a home due to how suspectible they are to failing when subjected to strong winds.
Values & Uses:
Values & Uses:
The wood is coarse grained with marked contrast between early and late wood. It is used for lumber, paper pulp, plywood, poles, pillings and fuel. Loblolly pine is a common southern shade tree.
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