Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Needle, evergreen
Shape
Acicular, bundled in fascicles of three
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Spiral on branches, bundled in fascicles
Venation
Parallel, single central vein
Key Features
Slender, flexible green needles bound in fascicles of three
Description
Large evergreen conifer with a straight trunk, spreading crown, scaly reddish-brown bark, and woody seed cones
Habitat
Lowland plains, stream borders, and disturbed acidic soils in full sun
Native Range
Southeastern United States, widely planted throughout the region
Identified on 10/14/2026