Pinus serotina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Michx.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2: 205. (1803)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481497
Common Names
- Serotina Pine
- Serotina White Pine
- Serotina Weymouth Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus serotina (also called Pond Pine, among many other common names) is a coniferous evergreen tree native to North America. It grows up to 15 meters in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.5 meters. It prefers dry, well-drained soils and grows in a variety of habitats, from sea level to high elevations.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus serotina is used for timber production, landscaping, and as an ornamental tree. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control, and for making furniture and paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus serotina has small, yellow-green flowers that produce small, winged seeds. The seedlings have a single taproot and a tuft of needles.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus serotina can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods require full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Pinus serotina
Pinus serotina can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas.
Pinus serotina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus serotina?
Pinus serotina
What is the common name of Pinus serotina?
Pond Pine
What is the natural habitat of Pinus serotina?
It is found in wetland habitats
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
André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus serotina Michx.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification