Pinus glabra  

Spruce Pine

Family: Pinaceae
Zone: 8-9                                 Average Size: 25’H x 20’W

Identification: 

-Needle leaf 2-13” long, 2 twisted needles per fascicle, evergreen
-Bark forms narrow ridges that form small scaly plates that flake off exposing dark brown inner bark
-Small yellow pollen cones in early spring
-Cluster of small shiny brown oval cones, 2-3 inches long, persist on tree for 2 or more years

Note:   Native to the coastal states from South Carolina to Louisiana, the Spruce Pine thrives in sandy, moist and fertile soils but is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions. Great irregularity can be expected in form as the tree ages. Young trees will have low branches with a broad, oval form whereas older specimens are more open and irregular. The dense canopy creates heavy shade where few plants will grow. The Spruce Pine makes an outstanding screen or windbreak.

Campus Location: French House, southwest along parking lot