Red Pine
Plant Type: Evergreen, bare-root
Zones: 2-6
Soil Type: Clay, Loamy & Sandy Soils
Site Selection: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Mature Height & Width: 60-80' Height and 30-40' Spread
Growth Rate: Moderate/Fast - 12-24+" per year once established
Moisture Requirements: Dry to average soils
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Red Pine
Pinus resinosa
The Red Pine is a long-lived conifer and one of our top sellers. This medium to large sized conifer has long, soft, flexible needles and beautiful bark that turns red as it matures. The tree is self-pruning, ultimately leaving the bottom portion of the trunk bare. A favorite of the paper companies, due to its disease resistance and future as a pulp producer. Try this evergreen with our Hybrid Poplar or other pines and spruces for a quick windbreak.
The Red Pine is also known as the Norway Pine. This tree has a very straight trunk and self-prunes as it matures. It is commonly used in recreation areas due to its attractive red bark. Grows on tough dry, rocky, gravelly areas, like the Jack Pine, but has more shade tolerance. The Red Pine will thrive in poor soil. It can tolerate heavy soil, but well-drained soils are preferred. This tree may be planted as part of a multi-species windbreak since its roots are deep and stong.
Common Uses:
- Ornamental for its attractive red bark
- Part of a multi-species windbreak
- Grown for production of cabin logs and railroad ties
- Widely planted around reservoirs for water quality protection
- Reforestation and naturalizing former farm fields
The Red Pine is frequently used as a nesting site by red squirrels, crows, ravens, owls and hawks. The cones produce large seeds which are eaten by chickadees, finches, crossbills and mammals. In the northwoods, it is common to see a hawk, owl, eagle or osprey perched atop this tall tree, keenly searching for its next meal.
Product Questions
Deep watering approximately once each week is more beneficial than frequent light watering. Deep watering is achieved when the soil at and around the root zone is thoroughly watered, not just the surface area. This forces roots to grow deeper in search of moisture. We suggest 1-2 gallons of water each week, per plant.
The exception to this guideline is when temperatures are warmer than 85F, the planting site is in an area with exposure to hot sun or wind or drought conditions. It is necessary to provide more frequent deep watering under any of those conditions, up to 2-3 times per week.
