Evergreen trees – Virginia Pine

Virginia Pine

Botanical name: pinus virginiana 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 30-60 ft in height with a 20 ft spread

Bloom time: spring/summer

Hardy zone: zones 6-8

Flower color: yellow, green 

Foliage color: green, yellow, blue

Growth rate: grows up to 1 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the winter to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings 

Landscape use: christmas tree,privacy, foundation planting

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: drought tolerant, salt tolerant, popular christmas tree in south carolina 

Watering instructions: once established can survive solely on rain water 

Fertilizing instructions : use a tree and shrub plant food slow release fertilizer once a year in the spring 

Best time to plant: spring or summer 

Best type of soil: loam or clay 

Companion plants: red maple, hydrangea, azalea, coral bells

Toxicity level: non toxic for humans and most pets, toxic for horses if ingested 

Invasive species: no