Pinus rigida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. 10. (1768)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481833
Common Names
- Pitch Pine
- Pitch Pine
- Pitch Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Pinus rigida typica R.T.Clausen [unknown]
Description
Pinus rigida (also called Pitch Pine, among many other common names) is a coniferous tree native to North America. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 25 m tall with a trunk up to 1 m diameter. It is found in mountain forests, usually at altitudes of 500–1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus rigida is used for timber, fuel, and ornamental purposes. It is also used in landscaping and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus rigida has yellow-green male cones and small, light brown female cones. The seeds are small, brown and winged. The seedlings have short, needle-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus rigida is a slow-growing conifer that can reach heights of up to 40 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall and cuttings should be taken in the spring. The cuttings should be placed in a moist medium and kept in a warm environment until they root.
Where to Find Pinus rigida
Pinus rigida is native to the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States and can be found in the states of Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Pinus rigida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus rigida?
Pinus rigida
What is the common name of Pinus rigida?
Pitch pine
What is the natural range of Pinus rigida?
Eastern United States
Species in the Pinus genus
Pinus kesiya, Pinus latteri, Pinus koraiensis, Pinus krempfii, Pinus lambertiana, Pinus jeffreyi, Pinus jaliscana, Pinus lawsonii, Pinus luchuensis, Pinus lumholtzii, Pinus luzmariae, Pinus longaeva, Pinus leiophylla, Pinus litvinovii, Pinus densata, Pinus densithunbergii, Pinus densiflora, Pinus cubensis, Pinus culminicola, Pinus dalatensis, Pinus douglasiana, Pinus echinata, Pinus edulis, Pinus durangensis, Pinus devoniana, Pinus contorta, Pinus coulteri, Pinus clausa, Pinus halepensis, Pinus hartwegii, Pinus greggii, Pinus hakkodensis, Pinus heldreichii, Pinus hwangshanensis, Pinus henryi, Pinus herrerae, Pinus fenzeliana, Pinus elliottii, Pinus engelmannii, Pinus gerardiana, Pinus glabra, Pinus flexilis, Pinus serotina, Pinus rzedowskii, Pinus sabiniana, Pinus strobiformis, Pinus squamata, Pinus sibirica, Pinus strobus, Pinus roxburghii,
Species in the Pinaceae family
Abies alba, Abies amabilis, Abies balsamea, Abies beshanzuensis, Abies borisii-regis, Abies bracteata, Abies cephalonica, Abies chensiensis, Abies cilicica, Abies concolor, Abies delavayi, Abies densa, Abies durangensis, Abies fabri, Abies fanjingshanensis, Abies fargesii, Abies firma, Abies flinckii, Abies forrestii, Abies fraseri, Abies grandis, Abies guatemalensis, Abies hickelii, Abies hidalgensis, Abies holophylla, Abies homolepis, Abies kawakamii, Abies koreana, Abies lasiocarpa, Abies magnifica, Abies mariesii, Abies nebrodensis, Abies nephrolepis, Abies nordmanniana, Abies numidica, Abies pindrow, Abies pinsapo, Abies procera, Abies recurvata, Abies religiosa, Abies sachalinensis, Abies sibirica, Abies spectabilis, Abies squamata, Abies veitchii, Abies vejarii, Abies yuanbaoshanensis, Abies ziyuanensis, Abies jaliscana, Abies phanerolepis,
References
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus rigida Mill.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification