Sand Pine

Pinus clausa

Size: 3 & 7 Gallon Availability

Tree
Max size: 60’ tall x 40’ wide
Average size: 40′ tall x 30′ wide

Moist to Dry, Very Dry
Sand
Sun
Tolerant of Moderate Salt Spray

AKA: Scrub Pine, Alabama Pine, Florida Spruce Pine

This evergreen tree has a classic Christmas Tree shape and makes a great native substitute. It produces cones at a young age, which are eaten by squirrels. The roots are sensitive to disturbance, so be careful when transplanting. It is best planted away from buildings, as it is more flammable than the average tree. It supports Imperial Moth (Eacles imperialis) larvae, which have one brood per season and appear from April to October in the south.

It is used for pulp wood and ship masts.