Name

Pinus echinata Miller, Gard. Dict., ed. 8. n. 12. (1768).
[Shortleaf pine, Shortstraw pine, Southern yellow pine]

Description

Notes

P. echinata is an important commercial tree species in SE United States with both natural stands and plantations being harvested. Limited use in amenity plantings, but sometimes used to screen off residential or industrial areas.

Natural Distribution

East and SE U.S.A.