Pinus virginiana

Virginia Pine

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Virginia pine is a medium-sized evergreen conifer native to eastern North America, featuring short blue-green needles and a dense pyramidal form suitable for windbreaks.
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Plant Details

Common Name Virginia Pine
Family Pinaceae
Genus Pinus
Species Virginiana
Origin Eastern North America
Blooming Cones produced in spring, male catkins visible earlier
Leaf Color Blue-green to dark green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained sandy loam, tolerates poor acidic soils, drought tolerant once established

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Watering

Low water needs after establishment, avoid standing water, deep watering during dry spells in summer

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun exposure required for optimal growth and color retention, shade causes thinning

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Fertilization

Minimal fertilization needed; apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring if soil is poor or growth is stunted

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Pruning

Prune candles in spring to shape, remove dead branches, avoid cutting into old wood that will not regrow

Pest Control Aphid Bagworm Needle Cast Fungi Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
5° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 100000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 45%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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