Pine
Shortleaf Pine
Pinus echinata
$3.00per seedling
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Bulk pricing
Price per seedling based on total seedlings in your cart, across all species.
- 10–249 seedlings$3.00 / seedling
- 250–499 seedlings$2.50 / seedling
- 500–999 seedlings$2.00 / seedling
- 1,000–2,499 seedlings$1.75 / seedling
- 2,500–4,999 seedlings$1.50 / seedling
- 5,000+ seedlings$1.25 / seedling
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Quick facts
- Mature size
- — 50–80 ft tall · 30–40 ft wide
- Growth speed
- — Medium — 1–2 ft of new growth a year
- Sunlight
- — Full sun (6+ hrs direct sun)
- Soil
- — Dry / well-drained
- Good for
- — Reforestation & timber · Wildlife food & habitat
- Wildlife
- — Shortleaf pine provides solid wildlife benefits, offering seeds that feed birds and small mammals, dense evergreen cover that provides year-round shelter, and habitat structure that supports a variety of species in upland forests.
About this species
Shortleaf pine is a resilient native conifer recognized for its straight trunk, reddish‑brown bark, and relatively short needles—typically two to three inches long—arranged in pairs. It produces small, egg-shaped cones with sharp prickles, which persist on the branches and contribute to the tree’s rugged appearance. Thriving in dry, rocky, or sandy soils, shortleaf pine is well adapted to upland ridges and slopes across parts of Ohio and the eastern United States. Its strong, lightweight wood is valued for construction and pulp, while its seeds and shelter support a variety of wildlife. With its adaptability, fire tolerance, and ecological importance, shortleaf pine is a valuable component of both natural and managed forest landscapes.
Planting notes
Because shortleaf pine thrives in open, upland conditions, give it space for its mature form and avoid planting in heavy, poorly drained soils.