Cones 2 in. Pocosin is a Native American name for a pond or bog, which is where these trees are commonly found. They also thrive in swamps and shallow bays. Mature trees annually release a small number of seeds from their cones. However, the heat of a fire is required to open their cones fully so that all the seeds can be released.
Cones can retain viable seeds for years until a fire occurs.
Trees or seedlings damaged by fire or other means can produce sprouts from stumps and damaged limbs. Leaves 3 in. In the South, this species is green nearly all year long. They have narrow, rounded crowns. Their foliage and roots are quite aromatic.