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Pinus serotina
Pinus serotina Michx.
Pond Pine, Pocosin Pine, Marsh Pine
Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Synonym(s): Pinus rigida ssp. serotina
USDA Symbol: PISE
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Medium-sized tree with open, rounded or irregular crown of stout, often crooked branches.
Pocosin is an Indian name for pond or bog, alluding to this species' habitat. The specific epithet, serotina, meaning "late," refers to the cones, which remain closed for years before opening, often following a fire. After fires or other damage, seedlings and trees will produce sprouts from roots.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Tree
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Leaf Arrangement: Fascicled
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Linear
Breeding System: Flowers Unisexual , Monoecious
Fruit Type: Cone
Leaf: Green
Fruit: Yellow brown
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AL , DE , FL , GA , MD , NC , NJ , SC , VANative Distribution: S. New Jersey and Delaware south to central and NW. Florida, near sea level.
Native Habitat: Swamps, shallow bays, and ponds; often in nearly pure stands.
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Wet
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Loam, Sand
Benefit
Attracts: BirdsNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | OBL | OBL |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Additional resources
USDA: Find Pinus serotina in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Pinus serotina in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Pinus serotina
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-10-21Research By: TWC Staff