Longleaf Pine is a tree, a long-term addition to the landscape. It's hardy across USDA zones 7 through 9. It roots deep, which helps it reach moisture in a dry spell and open up tight soil as it establishes.
Zones
7-9
pH Range
4-6.5
Sun
Full Sun
Days to Maturity
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What Longleaf Pine is
Longleaf Pine grows as a perennial and reaches around 120 feet at maturity. It blooms brown in late winter.
How to grow Longleaf Pine
Longleaf Pine grows in USDA zones 7 through 9. Longleaf Pine does best in full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 4 to 6.5, on well-drained ground. It needs a growing season of at least 270 frost-free days, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
7-9
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
4 - 6.5
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Full Sun
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Drainage
well (dry spells)
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Frost Tolerance
50°F
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Mature Height
120 ft
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Frost-Free Days
270+
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Plant it right
Set longleaf pine in full sun with well-drained soil. Many fruit trees need a second variety nearby to pollinate — check before you plant just one.
Match the soil
Longleaf Pine prefers pH 4 to 6.5 (USDA PLANTS Database). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. A 2–3 inch mulch layer holds moisture without waterlogging.
Be patient, then harvest
Prune annually while the tree establishes; fruit trees reward patience with years of harvest. Local Extension guides publish per-cultivar bearing-age tables.
Good to know
Good news for pet owners — longleaf pine isn't known to be toxic to dogs or cats. (Source: ASPCA.)
Longleaf Pine isn't classified as a notable pollinator plant in our data — pair it with high-value bloomers nearby to feed bees.
Where Longleaf Pine thrives
Longleaf Pine is hardy across USDA zones 7 through 9. Zone is only the starting point, though: the soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific land decide how well it actually does.
Zones 7–9·Where Longleaf Pine growsOpen map →
On USDA hardiness-zone overlap, Longleaf Pine can grow in these states:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Longleaf Pine in my zone?
Longleaf Pine grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 9 (USDA PHZM 2023). Zone is one factor — soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific parcel also shape whether it takes.
When should you plant Longleaf Pine?
Set longleaf pine out in early spring or fall while it's dormant, so the roots establish before the heat of summer. Your local last-frost date — which a Growable Ground report pulls for your exact address — sets the precise window.
How much sun does Longleaf Pine need?
Longleaf Pine needs full sun — a spot that catches at least 6 hours of direct summer sun a day. In more shade it still grows, but usually gives a smaller, later crop. The catch is that a yard rarely gets even light everywhere — a fence, the house, or one tall tree can quietly take those hours. A Growable Ground report reads the real sun-hours across your land, canopy and buildings included, so you can pick the brightest bed before you plant.
What soil does Longleaf Pine need?
Longleaf Pine prefers soil pH 4 to 6.5, on well-drained ground (USDA PLANTS Database). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Longleaf Pine attract pollinators?
Longleaf Pine isn't classified as a notable pollinator plant in our data. Pairing it with high-value bloomers nearby keeps bees and butterflies fed.
Is Longleaf Pine safe for pets?
Longleaf Pine is not known to be toxic to dogs or cats based on available data (ASPCA). Always supervise pets around new plantings.