Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Learn how to care for your green friend
Long-leaf Pine
Pinus palustris
Trees & shrubs · Planned variety
Meet your green friend.
Long-leaf Pine (Pinus palustris) is listed by NC State Extension as Native Plant, Perennial, Tree.
A space where it can thrive
Use the light, drainage and soil requirements below to choose a suitable growing location. Outdoor hardiness and local conditions need checking before planting in Metro Vancouver.
Ask about availabilityAvailability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.
Studio illustration. Appearance varies with age, variety and growing conditions. Botanical photo reference: Cathy Dewitt · Source · CC BY 4.0.
Your care routine
Watering
Drainage and moisture requirements: Good Drainage; Moist; Occasionally Dry. Check the growing medium before watering; these requirements are not a fixed watering schedule.
Soil & drainage
Clay; Sand. Soil pH: Acid (<6.0)
Outdoor hardiness
Outdoor hardiness: USDA zones 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b. These are winter hardiness bands, not indoor temperature targets.
Pets & little ones
Pet-specific and human safety are not verified by this guide. Do not use a photo identification to decide whether a plant is edible.
Grow with your neighbourhood store.
Independent, family-owned and right here in Uptown New Westminster. Browse before your visit and keep this guide handy at home.
Visit The Golden BazaarCare references
Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.