RHS Other common names
northern pitch pine, sap pine
Conifers Trees
A large tree with a conical or oval outline, becoming irregular with age, and fissured, dark grey bark. The dark, grey-green needles are thick and stiff, around 10cm long and borne in threes. Yellow-brown cones, 3-9cm long, often persist for several years
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
Higher than 12 metres
Max Spread
4-8 metres