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Red Pine Seedling
Red Pine Seedling
Pinus resinosa
Red pine is a shade intolerant, long-lived species and is one of the most genetically uniform forest trees. Growth begins to increase by age 4-5, but seedlings usually take 4-10 years to reach 4.5 ft.
2 yr. old seedlings, 6-12”
Growth Rate: Rapid (10-15”/yr.)
Soils: Sand
Moisture: Dry to Moist
Shade Tolerance: Full Sun
Mature Height: 50-80 ft.
Deer Damage Potential: Low
Origin: Native
Uses: Erosion Control, Lumber, Reforestation, Windbreaks
