Why Plant Loblolly Pine?
The Loblolly Pine, which is also be known as Oldfield Pine and Rosemary Pine, is a beautiful native tree displaying a wonderful oval shape as it grows. Latent with dark yellowish-green needles and a bark that transforms over time into irregular plates that underneath hide a dark chocolate color. This tree has many similarities to other pines in that it can grow in a variety of soil types and requires very minimal maintenance. We are happy to inform that butterflies actually enjoy pine trees in their youth, as caterpillars eat the needles for nutrients. Like some of its counterparts, this tree has a few uses outside its natural habitat as pulpwood and lumber.
How to use Loblolly Pine in the landscape?
Replacing older style of pines, this tree is capable of surviving upwards of 300 years - definitely providing long lasting beauty. In fact, birds, deer and many small mammals enjoy the rich seed harvest. Birds especially enjoy this pine, not just for the food it can provide but also the tools to build its shelter. Speaking of birds, the loblolly pine is one home to the endangered Red-Cockaded Woodpecker, along with a wide variety of other birds including Bald Eagles and wild turkeys. The Loblolly Pine will easily bring wildlife to any home landscape. Nicknamed the 'Rosemary Pine', the Loblolly Pine has fragrant needles, offering a strong scent in your landscape! Plant this magnificent tree are along your property line for fast growth and stunning value!
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 6-9
How To Plant Loblolly Pine
Adaptable to most soils located in the United States. At a young age this tree is perfect as a screen or as they age they can be a great wind barrier.
How To Water
When it comes to the Loblolly Pine this tree is considered drought tolerant, but in the early years (until it is fully established) watering should occur 2-3 times a week.
How To Fertilize
Incorporate Elements Starter Plant Food granular form into the soil when planting. If planting in spring or summer, start fertilizing late fall using Elements Starter Plant food granular form on an annual basis each fall. Continue this for the first three years to get your plant well established.
How To Prune
Pruning is actually not recommended for this species given the size and growth rate.
How Does Shipping Work?
Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.
*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.
Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.
Shipping Delays:
From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.
How Does Sizing Work?
The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)
Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.
All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!
See the size guides below.
