Slash Pine Data Sheet

• Common name: Slash pine

• Latin name: Pinus Elliottii

• Genus: Pinus

• Height: 30 m (98 ft)

• Type: Evergreen

• Hardiness: Zone 8–10

• Conservation status: Least concern

Slash Pine Info

Pinus Elliottii, commonly known as the Slash pine, is a conifer native to the southeastern United States. Its range extends across Florida, Carolina and Louisiana.

This tree is generally found at low lying altitudes, from sea level to a maximum of 300 m (980 ft)

The Slash pine is a medium sized tree, growing to 30 m (98 ft) tall. The trunk diameter can reach 1 m in extreme cases. The bark is dark brown with some plating patterns. The needles are dark green, set in threes and are 9 inches long. The seeds are tucked away inside the reddish brown cones, which are 15 cm long with an oval shape. Immature cones are green.

The Slash Pine is closely related to the Long leaf pine and Loblolly pine, which all share many of its characteristics.

This tree lives to 200 years old.

A popular tree used in landscaping and bonsai.

Growth Habit

Slash pine shoot growth usually starts in February and continues until September. Yearly height increases of 0.4–0.8 ft are common beyond season 2.

These were sown this year. Plants are 4 - 6 inches tall.

Saplings are in pots. I recommend they are separated into their own 4" pots when you receive them. Growth rate is medium. Plants can be kept in a cool conservatory, windowsill or outside over the winter months.

Fully hardy off to minus 18°C or colder come autumn.

Care Instructions

Keep free from competing weeds and never allow to completely dry out. Water logging should also be avoided. Trees will perform best raised outdoors in full sunny position. The growth rate is medium and will soon need re-potting to beyond a 10" pot. Once the trees reach around 1 ft high they can be set in their final planting position.

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