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Virginia pine

Pinus virginiana

Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes MO — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 3a–9a. Mature size 22'–55'.

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Family
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Group
tree
Native range
Native to 18 U.S. states, including AL, DC, DE, GA, IN, KY…
USDA hardiness
Zones 3a–9a
Mature size
22'–55'
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
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Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana)
Pinus virginiana — Virginia pine. Photo by Famartin via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes MO — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 3a–9a. Mature size 22'–55'. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, virginia pine pairs naturally with: American Holly (Ilex opaca), American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), Black Cherry (Prunus serotina).

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