{"id":179,"date":"2021-03-28T16:40:06","date_gmt":"2021-03-28T16:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/?p=179"},"modified":"2022-12-01T14:48:47","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T14:48:47","slug":"where-do-pine-trees-grow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/where-do-pine-trees-grow\/","title":{"rendered":"WHERE DO PINE TREES GROW?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pine-trees-growing.jpg\" alt=\"bunch pine trees growing\" class=\"wp-image-180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pine-trees-growing.jpg 500w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pine-trees-growing-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pine-trees-growing-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>No doubt that pines are one of the most popular trees out there. Very few people know about all the different kinds of pines and where you can find them. They can be a great addition to your yard or garden. Before you go ahead and plant a pine tree you should know about the basics of which species to go for and how to grow them. Let\u2019s take a look<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pines are naturally found in the Northern hemisphere and especially in cooler climates. Although with the wide variety they have, some of the species have evolved to survive in extremely hot climates as well.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/where-do-pine-trees-grow\/#TYPES_OF_PINES\" title=\"TYPES OF PINES\">TYPES OF PINES<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/where-do-pine-trees-grow\/#PINYON\" title=\"PINYON\">PINYON<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/where-do-pine-trees-grow\/#SUGAR_PINE\" title=\"SUGAR PINE\">SUGAR PINE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/where-do-pine-trees-grow\/#ALEPPO_PINE\" title=\"ALEPPO PINE\">ALEPPO PINE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/where-do-pine-trees-grow\/#AUSTRIAN_PINE\" title=\"AUSTRIAN PINE\">AUSTRIAN PINE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/where-do-pine-trees-grow\/#BRISTLECONE_PINE\" title=\"BRISTLECONE PINE\">BRISTLECONE PINE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/where-do-pine-trees-grow\/#CANARY_ISLAND_PINE\" title=\"CANARY ISLAND PINE\">CANARY ISLAND PINE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/where-do-pine-trees-grow\/#CHIR_PINE\" title=\"CHIR PINE\">CHIR PINE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/where-do-pine-trees-grow\/#EASTERN_WHITE_PINE\" title=\"EASTERN WHITE PINE\">EASTERN WHITE PINE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/where-do-pine-trees-grow\/#WHAT_CLIMATE_PINE_TREES_NEED_TO_LIVE\" title=\"WHAT CLIMATE PINE TREES NEED TO LIVE?\">WHAT CLIMATE PINE TREES NEED TO LIVE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/where-do-pine-trees-grow\/#WHERE_DO_PINE_TREES_GROW_NATURALLY\" title=\"WHERE DO PINE TREES GROW NATURALLY?\">WHERE DO PINE TREES GROW NATURALLY?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/where-do-pine-trees-grow\/#WHERE_ARE_PINE_TREES_FOUND_IN_US\" title=\"WHERE ARE PINE TREES FOUND IN US?\">WHERE ARE PINE TREES FOUND IN US?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/where-do-pine-trees-grow\/#WHERE_DO_PINES_GROW_BEST\" title=\"WHERE DO PINES GROW BEST?\">WHERE DO PINES GROW BEST?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/where-do-pine-trees-grow\/#CAN_PINE_TREES_GROW_IN_MOUNTAINS\" title=\"CAN PINE TREES GROW IN MOUNTAINS?\">CAN PINE TREES GROW IN MOUNTAINS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/where-do-pine-trees-grow\/#DO_PINES_LIKE_SUN_OR_SHADE\" title=\"DO PINES LIKE SUN OR SHADE?\">DO PINES LIKE SUN OR SHADE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/where-do-pine-trees-grow\/#HOW_MUCH_WATER_DO_THEY_NEED_COMPARING_TO_OTHER_TREES\" title=\"HOW MUCH WATER DO THEY NEED COMPARING TO OTHER TREES?\">HOW MUCH WATER DO THEY NEED COMPARING TO OTHER TREES?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/where-do-pine-trees-grow\/#HOW_FAST_DO_PINE_TREES_GROW\" title=\"HOW FAST DO PINE TREES GROW?\">HOW FAST DO PINE TREES GROW?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/where-do-pine-trees-grow\/#HOW_TALL_WILL_FULLY_GROWN_PINE_BE\" title=\"HOW TALL WILL FULLY GROWN PINE BE?\">HOW TALL WILL FULLY GROWN PINE BE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/where-do-pine-trees-grow\/#FREQUENTLY_ASKED_QUESTIONS\" title=\"FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/where-do-pine-trees-grow\/#CAN_I_GROW_PINE_TREES_ALONGSIDE_WITH_OTHER_VARIETIES\" title=\"CAN I GROW PINE TREES ALONGSIDE WITH OTHER VARIETIES?\">CAN I GROW PINE TREES ALONGSIDE WITH OTHER VARIETIES?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/where-do-pine-trees-grow\/#WHY_CANT_PINE_TREES_SURVIVE_IN_TROPICAL_AREAS\" title=\"WHY CAN\u2019T PINE TREES SURVIVE IN TROPICAL AREAS?\">WHY CAN\u2019T PINE TREES SURVIVE IN TROPICAL AREAS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/where-do-pine-trees-grow\/#CAN_I_PLANT_SMALLER_TREES_NEAR_AN_ADULT_PINE_TREE\" title=\"CAN I PLANT SMALLER TREES NEAR AN ADULT PINE TREE?\">CAN I PLANT SMALLER TREES NEAR AN ADULT PINE TREE?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/where-do-pine-trees-grow\/#CONCLUSION\" title=\"CONCLUSION\">CONCLUSION<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CHARACTERISTICS_OF_PINE_TREES\"><\/span>CHARACTERISTICS OF PINE TREES<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pines are extremely popular all over the world because of a few factors. They can be easily found all over the world in some form or another. They are used both for commercial purposes and for landscaping purposes. With the wide number of varieties in the species, some types are wonderfully suited for yard use. On the other hand, they are also one of the most important trees for timber use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pines are basically a type of <a href=\"https:\/\/conifersociety.org\/conifers\/articles\/what-is-a-conifer-tree\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"conifer tree (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">conifer tree<\/a>. This means that they are evergreen, this further adds to their landscaping value. There are about 126 species of pines in the world, with some hybrids not being counted here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The wonderful thing about pines is their versatility. Some species can grow up to be huge while some can be maintained as shrubs. They have an iconic cone shape and are usually very woody with a certain number of needles in a bundle for each variety. They also have a thick <a href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/why-do-trees-have-bark\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"bark that protects them (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">bark that protects them<\/a> during forest fires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the other specifics I will address later in the article, so keep reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TYPES_OF_PINES\"><\/span>TYPES OF PINES<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of varieties of pines out there. Some of them are perfect to use in your garden or yard. On the other hand, some can only survive in forests and in the wild. Let\u2019s take a look at some of the most distinct and popular varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PINYON\"><\/span>PINYON<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting off our list is the <a aria-label=\"Pinyon Pine (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/conifersociety.org\/conifers\/pinus-edulis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Pinyon Pine<\/a>. Very few gardeners or nursery owners know or talk about this variety. But in recent times when people are looking for trees that need less water, this variety has shot up in popularity. Pinyon Pines are relatively shorter when compared to their siblings. Growing to be about 20 feet or 6m on average. This is why they are considered to be perfect garden trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are <strong>considered to thrive in drier areas<\/strong>. In fact, you might not even need to water it if there is even a little rainfall in your region. Their native growing area is <a aria-label=\"Southwest America (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Southwestern_United_States\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Southwest America<\/a> where they receive about 15 inches or 40cm of rainfall in a year. One of the biggest mistakes that growers make is to overwater the plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can identify this variety by its height and yellow-green needles. The needles themselves are around 5cm long. They also produce relatively smaller cones, no surprise considering the tree\u2019s size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are considering going for this variety it will be a better decision to buy a full-grown tree. It takes about 50-60 years to just reach 6-7ft. Which if you don\u2019t know is<a href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-tree-to-grow\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" extremely slow (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\"> extremely slow<\/a>. Their lives are on the higher side with an average life of around 600 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SUGAR_PINE\"><\/span>SUGAR PINE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Talking about this next variety is in stark contrast to the previous one. <a aria-label=\"Sugar pines (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/conifersociety.org\/conifers\/pinus-lambertiana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Sugar pines<\/a>, also known as Sugar Cone pines is considered as one of the largest variety of pines. They can become massive, growing to a height of around 40-60 meters. To put this in perspective, that\u2019s about 200 feet at their largest. Some trees have been measured to be around 270 feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their needles or leaves grow to be around 4 inches (10cm) long. But the selling factor of this variety is the size of their cones. A Sugar pine cone is considered to be one of the longest in the world. they can grow up to be about 15 inches (40cm) long on average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are usually found in the northern states of the US. Some of the largest specimens have been found in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/yose\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" Yosemite National Park. (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\"> Yosemite National Park.<\/a> They are mostly found in Oregon and California in the US. They can also be found in some regions of Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Huge numbers of Sugar pine have become victims of the <a aria-label=\"white pine blister rust (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.fed.us\/rm\/highelevationwhitepines\/Threats\/blister-rust-threat.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">White Pine Blister Rust<\/a>. This disease came to the US through Europe. There is work underway to come up with a solution for this problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ALEPPO_PINE\"><\/span>ALEPPO PINE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When talking about trees that can survive dry areas you have to include the <a aria-label=\"Aleppo Pine (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/conifersociety.org\/conifers\/pinus-halepensis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Aleppo Pine<\/a>. They are so drought-resistant that they have become sort of an invasive species. Usually found in the Mediterranean area, whenever a part of land gets burnt, this variety has a tendency to take over. They can grow up to be about 30-60 feet tall. One thing this variety need is a lot of sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This variety is also known as the Jerusalem tree. You probably shouldn\u2019t choose this type for your home. This is because they grow best in large areas with enough room. One way to identify them is to look for their needle bunches, this variety usually has 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AUSTRIAN_PINE\"><\/span>AUSTRIAN PINE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\"This variety (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/conifersociety.org\/conifers\/pinus-nigra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">This variety<\/a> comes under the medium to large category. Usually found in Southern Europe and Northern Africa, this variety can be a great addition to your yard. Usually, people use this tree for screening purposes. Keep in mind though, you might need to use some pesticide from time to time. This variety is very prone to diseases and pests. They also have 2 needles per bunch and can grow to about 40-100 feet tall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BRISTLECONE_PINE\"><\/span>BRISTLECONE PINE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I had to include this variety on this list because of one fascinating fact. <a href=\"https:\/\/conifersociety.org\/conifers\/pinus-aristata\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"This tree (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">This tree<\/a> is considered to be one of the oldest plant varieties known to man. They have been around for about 4000 years. But other than this fact, this variety is a good choice to be used for landscaping purposes. Even at the maximum height, they are only about 30 feet tall. And if you maintain it, you can use it as a shrub. They have about 5 needles per bundle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CANARY_ISLAND_PINE\"><\/span>CANARY ISLAND PINE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One type of tree which absolutely cannot be used for landscaping is the <a aria-label=\"canary island pine (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/conifersociety.org\/conifers\/pinus-canariensis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Canary Island pine<\/a>. They can grow up to be huge, about 80 feet sometimes. Usually, people grow this intentionally in a forest for its timber. They have a very specific and aromatic wood which can add some commercial value. As the name suggests they are usually found in the Canary Islands. One way to recognize this tree is the fact that they have 3 needles per bundle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CHIR_PINE\"><\/span>CHIR PINE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the only <a aria-label=\"Asia specific variety here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/conifersociety.org\/conifers\/pinus-roxburghii\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Asia-specific variety here<\/a>. You can usually find this type on the Himalayas in India, China, Bhutan, Nepal, and Afghanistan. They are sometimes used to make furniture but are not really known for their wood quality. I think one of the reasons is their availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EASTERN_WHITE_PINE\"><\/span>EASTERN WHITE PINE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\"Eastern white pine (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/conifersociety.org\/conifers\/pinus-strobus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Eastern White Pine<\/a> is one of the most popular trees in the US, and I am not talking about just among the pine trees. This is because of a couple of reasons. First, they are pretty fast growers and on top of this, they can live pretty long as well. The second reason, this variety can be used for landscaping purposes because of its beautiful branches. On top of this, they are a great choice for timber as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although they can grow up to be pretty big in the wild, about 50-100 feet, they can also be pruned down to a shrub. But if you live in big cities with a lot of pollution, they will have a hard time growing.  As a fun fact, there are usually five needles per bundle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_CLIMATE_PINE_TREES_NEED_TO_LIVE\"><\/span>WHAT CLIMATE PINE TREES NEED TO LIVE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of such a varied distribution within their varieties, pines tend to grow in a lot of varied climates. Especially in the colder and cooler areas of the world. They have evolved in a way to deal with cold weather the best, but they are also found in areas like North Africa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an example take the structure of their leaves and the shape of the three. They have evolved in such a way that there isn\u2019t a huge load on any one branch during snowfall. This prevents their branches from breaking during the winter season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some varieties of pines of which I have discussed above can grow in drier regions as well. They are pretty sturdy and can deal with drought-like conditions quite well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pines have also sort of developed to prevent any competition. Wherever pines grow there is <strong>very little vegetation on the ground<\/strong>. This happens because of two factors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>One, their needles fall on the ground to create a very dense layer, this prevents any other plants to grow. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Because of their <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/are-elm-trees-evergreen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">evergreen<\/a> nature, they have a pretty good canopy. This prevents sunlight from reaching the ground and further prevents any plant from growing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHERE_DO_PINE_TREES_GROW_NATURALLY\"><\/span>WHERE DO PINE TREES GROW NATURALLY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pines are prevalent in the Northern Hemisphere. This is their natural habitat, the only pines in the Southern Hemisphere were brought in by humans. They don\u2019t really grow much in tropical areas because of the presence of broad leaf trees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the Northern Hemisphere, they are mostly found in Northern America, China, South-East Asia, Russia, and Europe. Some varieties can also be found in North Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHERE_ARE_PINE_TREES_FOUND_IN_US\"><\/span>WHERE ARE PINE TREES FOUND IN US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As I have mentioned before, pines vary a lot within the different varieties. They prefer cool and colder climates, some type of pines can be found almost everywhere in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the example of the South-eastern US, you can find species such as <strong>Sand Pine or Loblolly Pine<\/strong>. In the Western US, you can find some other varieties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bristlecone Pine<\/strong> which I mentioned before can be found in Colorado, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, California, and Arizona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong> Eastern White Pine <\/strong>for example grows in the eastern US, as the name makes it pretty clear. You can find them in New England, Appalachian highlands, and around the great lakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHERE_DO_PINES_GROW_BEST\"><\/span>WHERE DO PINES GROW BEST?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pines are best suited to grow on sandy soil. They also need good drainage, only a <strong>few varieties can grow on swampy land<\/strong> (<a aria-label=\"lodgepole pine (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conifers.org\/pi\/Pinus_contorta.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Lodgepole pine<\/a>). The most <a href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/best-soil-for-planting-trees\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"preferred soil (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">preferred soil<\/a> for pine, however, is acidic and calcareous type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some varieties prefer to grow once there has been a forest fire, take the example of Canary Island Pine. The variety among the species can be seen in the way different varieties have adapted themselves to extreme climates. Some pines can easily grow in extremely cold regions like Siberia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the examples are Siberian Dwarf Pine, Mountain Pine, White Bark Pine and Bristlecone Pines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, some of the species we have discussed thrive in almost desert-like conditions. For example <strong>Turkish Pine and Gray pine.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, there is not one particular type of condition where I can say that pines grow best. But most varieties need a cool climate and well-drained soil which is also slightly sandy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAN_PINE_TREES_GROW_IN_MOUNTAINS\"><\/span>CAN PINE TREES GROW IN MOUNTAINS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Chir Pine<\/strong> we discussed above is found in the Himalayas, the <strong>Siberian Pine is found in high altitudes and extreme cold<\/strong>. There are just some of the example of pine species which are found in mountains. A large number of pine varieties can be found in the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pines are a type of conifers. This makes them better adapted to handling drier climates as well as snowy climates. The snow doesn\u2019t accumulate on their needle-like leaves, it rather slides off of them. They can also save water because of the lack of evaporation from the leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pine-cones-short-.jpg\" alt=\"pine cones that are short. pine tree needle like leaves\" class=\"wp-image-181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pine-cones-short-.jpg 500w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pine-cones-short--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/pine-cones-short--150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DO_PINES_LIKE_SUN_OR_SHADE\"><\/span>DO PINES LIKE SUN OR SHADE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pines are usually <strong>classified as shade intolerant<\/strong>. One of the reasons why some species grow after there has been a forest fire is because of plenty of sunlight available. Another interesting thing to note is that young pines rarely grow inside the forest. On the other hand, they tend to expand outwards. As you can tell, pines need a lot of sunlight to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the <strong>exceptions to this is the white pine<\/strong>. It can grow in areas that receive partial sunlight. Why most pines cannot grow in tropical regions is because of competition for sunlight with broadleaf trees. If there are bigger trees around them that have broader leaves, they won\u2019t receive much sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_MUCH_WATER_DO_THEY_NEED_COMPARING_TO_OTHER_TREES\"><\/span>HOW MUCH WATER DO THEY NEED COMPARING TO OTHER TREES?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I mentioned a few species of pines which have a pretty good tolerance for dry regions. They have evolved to survive on less water for long periods of time. Because of their needle-like leaves, not a lot of evaporation takes place from the leaves. This makes them able to survive better in dry regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When pines are still small, they will need relatively more water and care. Once they have grown and become more sturdy, most varieties need very less water compared to other trees. Unless you are living in a desert, your annual rainfall should be enough with some watering during drier times. Some species will of course need more water than the others. In case you are going to <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/how-many-trees-can-you-plant-per-acre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">plant pine trees<\/a>, ask the nursery or a professional about the needs of a particular pine variety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_FAST_DO_PINE_TREES_GROW\"><\/span>HOW FAST DO PINE TREES GROW?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are thinking about <a aria-label=\"planting a pine sapling (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/how-many-trees-can-you-plant-in-a-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">planting a pine sapling<\/a> and expect to see it grow up to be 6ft in a couple of years, you are in for a surprise. <a href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-pine-trees-to-grow\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-pine-trees-to-grow\/\">Pines are considered to be slow-growing trees.<\/a> Some varieties<a aria-label=\" grow to 20 ft (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-tree-to-grow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> grow to 20 ft<\/a> in height in about 40-50 years. They show a maximum growth rate of about 1 foot per year. And remember that this is the maximum rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some species though which can grow about 2-3 feet per year. An example of such a variety is<strong> Eastern White Pine<\/strong>. Austrian Pines and Red Pines on the other hand are considered to be medium growers. They grow at about 1-2 feet per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_TALL_WILL_FULLY_GROWN_PINE_BE\"><\/span>HOW TALL WILL FULLY GROWN PINE BE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the wide varieties of pines out there, there is a wide range of heights that they can reach. If you consider the extremes, they grow up to be anywhere between 3-80 m or 10-260 feet tall. This is a very wide gap among different varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The average height is about 15-45 m or 50-150 feet. The Siberian Dwarf Pine as the name suggests is one of the smallest in the species. While Pinyon is the tallest. The tallest pine ever recorded was from the <a aria-label=\"Ponderosa pine (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pinus_ponderosa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Ponderosa Pine<\/a> species and it grew up to a height of 268 feet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FREQUENTLY_ASKED_QUESTIONS\"><\/span>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are thinking about growing or buying a pine tree you should have all the information you need. I will try to address some of the most common queries that people have related to the topic.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1616948797026\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAN_I_GROW_PINE_TREES_ALONGSIDE_WITH_OTHER_VARIETIES\"><\/span>CAN I GROW PINE TREES ALONGSIDE WITH OTHER VARIETIES?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Pines are generally slow-growing trees. If you plant them near fast-growing ones, then the latter will grow taller faster. This will block a lot of sunlight which the pine needs. As you know pines need a lot of sunlight to grow properly.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1616948809646\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHY_CANT_PINE_TREES_SURVIVE_IN_TROPICAL_AREAS\"><\/span>WHY CAN\u2019T PINE TREES SURVIVE IN TROPICAL AREAS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>More often than not, tropical forests have broadleaf trees. If the pine won\u2019t be able to receive ample sunlight, then it won\u2019t be able to survive, besides that, pine trees in general, grow better in cooler regions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1616948815542\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAN_I_PLANT_SMALLER_TREES_NEAR_AN_ADULT_PINE_TREE\"><\/span>CAN I PLANT SMALLER TREES NEAR AN ADULT PINE TREE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can, but most likely they won\u2019t be able to grow. Plants just like trees need sunlight and as pines are evergreen, they will never shed their needles. This gives them pretty good foliage and tree cover. This further prevents sunlight to reach the ground and any plant trying to grow will die.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CONCLUSION\"><\/span>CONCLUSION<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To sum it all up, pines are one of the most common trees in the world, especially in the northern hemisphere. They <a href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/why-trees-grow-faster-in-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"naturally grow (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">naturally grow<\/a> in cooler climates and in areas where they have plenty of sunlight. Pine trees are also a great option for yards and gardens as well as landscaping. On the flip side, they are also very important for the timber and paper industry. Pines are pretty sturdy and rough; they can survive on less water and some varieties have evolved to survive in extreme conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pine Tree Identification\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7y4K2yMuOdQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No doubt that pines are one of the most popular trees out there. Very few people know about all the different kinds of pines and where you can find them. They can be a great addition to your yard or garden. 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