Red pine is a large, native, long-lived evergreen tree of dry habitats. The handsome, tall, straight trunk and beautiful red bark add to its beauty. Cold hardy to zone 2. Unfortunately red pine has fallen out of favor as an ornamental landscape plant and is no longer recommended because of its susceptibility to insect and disease problems.
- Family (English) Pine
- Family (botanic) Pinaceae
- Tree or plant type Tree
- Foliage Evergreen (foliage year-round)
- Native locale North America
- Size range Large tree (more than 40 feet)
- Light exposure Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily), Partial sun / shade (4-6 hrs light daily)
- Hardiness zones Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5 (Northern Illinois)
- Soil preference Acid soil, Moist, Sandy soil, well-drained soil
- Tolerances Dry sites
- 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 Irregular, Oval, Upright
- Growth rate Moderate