Jack pine is very hardy and well-suited to northern climates. It can be used in windbreaks, although it is susceptible to ice storm damage and may be difficult to find in nurseries.
This species is native to the Chicago Region according to Swink and Wilhelm’s Plants of the Chicago Region, with updates made according to current research.
- Family (English) Pine
- Family (botanic) Pinaceae
- Planting site Residential and parks
- Tree or plant type Tree
- Foliage Evergreen (foliage year-round)
- Native locale Chicago area, Illinois, North America
- Size range Medium tree (25-40 feet), Large tree (more than 40 feet)
- Mature height 35-50 feet
- Mature width 10-20 feet
- Light exposure Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)
- Hardiness zones Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5 (Northern Illinois), Zone 6 (City of Chicago)
- Soil preference Acid soil, Moist, Sandy soil, well-drained soil
- Tolerances Alkaline soil, Dry sites, Road salt
- Season of interest early winter, midwinter, late winter, early spring, mid spring, late spring, early summer, midsummer, late summer, early fall, mid fall, late fall
- Flower color and fragrance Inconspicuous
- Shape or form Open, Pyramidal
- Growth rate Slow
- Transplants well No
- Planting considerations Highly susceptible to ice damage, May be difficult to find in nurseries
- Wildlife Browsers, Moths, Small mammals, Songbirds
- Has cultivars Yes
