Pinaceae

Pinus taeda: Loblolly Pine

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, Andrew K. Koeser, Deborah R. Hilbert, and Drew C. McLean

Pinus palustris: Longleaf Pine

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, Andrew K. Koeser, Deborah R. Hilbert, and Drew C. McLean

Pinus elliottii: Slash Pine

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, Andrew K. Koeser, Deborah R. Hilbert, and Drew C. McLean

Smooth-Bark Mexican Pine (Pinus pseudostrobus)

Gary W. Knox

This beautiful pine is distinguished by long, pendulous needles that form a graceful, open evergreen conifer. The slender needles are up to 12 inches long in groups (fascicles) of five. In its native environment, smooth-bark Mexican pine is considered fast growing, and can reach more than 120 feet tall and about 60 feet wide. In southern Georgia, trees have reached heights of 32 feet and widths of 25 feet in 10 years. Trees have a pyramidal form when young, becoming flat-topped with age. In its native range, smooth-bark Mexican pine grows in temperate to warm temperate areas with predominately summer rainfall. Florida’s similar climatic conditions suggest that smooth-bark Mexican pine will adapt well throughout the state. Cold hardiness is not well-defined, but this species has grown well in southern Georgia (USDA Cold Hardiness Zone 8b).

Pinus strobus 'Glauca': 'Glauca' Eastern White Pine

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Pinus flexilis 'Columnaris': Columnar Limber Pine

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Pinus densiflora 'Pendula' Weeping Japanese Red Pine

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

This document provides an overview of the Weeping Japanese Red Pine (Pinus densiflora ‘Pendula’), detailing its characteristics, growth habits, and care requirements. The tree is noted for its picturesque silhouette, with a crooked trunk and reddish-orange peeling bark. It thrives in full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil, and is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3B through 7A2. The document also highlights its moderate drought tolerance, pest resistance, and potential issues such as needle blight and rusts. Additionally, it mentions several cultivars and their unique features. Original publication date October 1999.

Cedrus atlantica 'Argentea': Silver Atlas Cedar

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Cedrus deodara 'Kashmir': 'Kashmir' Deodar Cedar

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca: Rocky Mountain Douglas-Fir

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Pinus brutia var. eldarica: Mondell Pine

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Pinus densiflora 'Aurea': 'Aurea' Japanese Red Pine

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Pinus glabra Walt., Spruce Pine

Allie M. Mitchell and Michael G. Andreu

This publication provides an in-depth profile of Pinus glabra, spruce pine, for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as the academic audiences.

Abies concolor ‘Violacea’: Colorado White Fir

Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. Hilbert

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.