Loblolly pine
Pinus taeda L.
Pinus taeda, known as loblolly pine, is a native species of the Southeastern United States, ranging from East Texas to Florida and up to southern New Jersey. It is a member of the Pinaceae family and is classified as a southern yellow pine in the timber industry. U.S. Forest Service surveys indicate it is the second-most common tree in the United States, following red maple. It is the most commercially significant tree in the Southeastern U.S. due to its timber value.
Description
Pinus taeda is commonly found in lowland and swampy areas, which is reflected in its common name, loblolly pine. It is cultivated and distributed globally, with records in locations such as Brazil, Turkey, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the Garden Route National Park, Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Germany, Taiwan, Uruguay, Hawaii, and several U.S. states including Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Kentucky. The species was first published in 1753 by Linnaeus.
Other common names
Loblolly pineSouthern Pine
Distribution
BR · TR · ZA · AU · NZ · Garden Route National Park · Golden Gate Highlands National Park · GE · Global · TW · UY · Hawaii · Alabama · Arkansas · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Kentucky · Korea · Louisiana · Maryland · Mauritius · Mississippi · New South Wales · North Carolina · Oklahoma · Queensland · Réunion
Synonyms
Pinus luteaPinus mughoidesPinus taeda var. mughoidesPinus taeda var. alopecuroideaPinus taeda var. tenuifolia