The cones are quite large and may actually bend the occasional branch. Great for poorly drained soils where other pines will languish. Native from Delaware south to Florida. It is a major timber species and is valuable in the landscape as it tolerates heat and adapts to a variety of soil conditions. The soft green foliage turns golden yellow in the fall which highlights the reddish brown cones that sit on the branches like bows on a present.
Cones quickly shatter to produce a clean looking framework through the winter.
This native of swamps adapts well to a variety of landscape soils. A fast growing tree with delicate, soft foliage that always prompts visitors to comment on its beauty. The golden brown fall color is distinctive. This is a fast growing evergreen that may substitute for Leyland cypress. Growth rates of 2 or more per year make this ideal plant for screening.