Introduction to Loblolly Pine

Associate Professor with Auburn University, Becky Barlow, introduces the loblolly pine which is valued for timber because it is a fast-growing pine species that gains height and width before other trees within the stand can compete. Loblolly is most easily recognized by its needle structure. The needles are in groups of three and run along the length of the branches. Its bark is thinner and flakes off easily, in part due to its failure to adapt to fire. Loblolly pine is best suited for low-lying, marshy regions. It consumes nutrients and water quickly and will not flourish on higher ground with rocky soil. If loblolly is planted on higher ground, there is a good chance that it will eventually produce an abundance of pine cones as a last effort to establish new seedlings before the tree dies. While loblolly pine needles are frequently raked for straw, it is the longleaf pine needle that is the most highly prized for pine straw yard cover.

[@tylerjamesnewton1422]

Excellent and thorough explanation! This kind of stuff just can’t be found on Google. Growing two loblollys for bonsai right now.

[@baldwinloco12]

I have five very old Loblolly Pines in my back yard down by my lake. They are awesome trees, but then again I have always loved pine trees.

[@rubinreyes4492]

@Rosemarie Plant oh stop

[@rubinreyes4492]

The national tree of the south.

[@elsplace896]

Had these in our backyard in Franklin Va.

[@MyClarissa21]

Thank you!!! Beautiful video. Well made and informative. Thank you again

[@TheMeliaz]

I grew up surrounded by these.

[@strawberries1186]

Growing with only these trees is disheartening when you wish to climb trees and these are the only ones around

[@brianluiyi2035]

My entire village is covered with loblolly pine. We didn't plant them but they just grow it naturally in abundant. We never use bricks/muds or any other woods and materials we only use Loblolly pine to build our house and furnitures. This tree plays a very important role in our vilage live.

[@CatsOrangeAndGrey]

Hey Trump I didn’t know loblollies grew in Russia.

[@kelly8431]

Only when Hillary pays for it $$$

[@jdjeep46]

My village very nice. I let wife out of cage to plow field and plant loblolly pine. My sister best prostitute like pine tree for pole dancing.

[@benblankenship4648]

I live in Virginia and am a big tree enthusiast I found the 4th largest loblolly pine in Va its 85 ft tall ,172" around and has a crown of 70 ft!

[@mikemcghee5413]

wow, cool

[@davidsonlankford1168]

Ben Blankenship where is it located?

[@cangel201]

Where is it?

[@PlanktoniusRex]

Loblolly pines are my favorite. I started planting them in eastern Oklahoma on a 20 acre remote location. I learned the first year that in the fall rut season deer will decimate them without question. So the second year I learned to cage them with 5' rectangular fencing. None of them have been bothered since. With no watering other than natural rain over 5 years they have gone from 3 feet in height to over 20 feet. They do need to be mulched at planting. They grow incredibly fast and are very forgiving of soil type and drought. Get them through their first year with a little care and they are off to the races. My oldest one has already produced small sterile cones. I estimate that tree to be 8 years of age and I planted it when it was 3 years old. Planting the small saplings did not work for me as the trees are unattended...they all died. Planting a 2 foot or taller tree works each time due to their roots.

[@mawangaenvironement2024]

I want to try in planting Loblolly pines too, are they going in Africa?

[@itssimple6590]

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[@tmo4330]

@@mawangaenvironement2024 Africa is a great place for loblolly pine. Hope you found your answer.

[@Phimbe]

What’s your soil like?

[@PlanktoniusRex]

@@Phimbe We have sandy loam here that is very full of red clay. It isn't the best soil in the world but the pines love it. The pH is pretty neutral.

[@gbipit1]

Excellent presentation

[@lendavidhart9710]

Thank you for posting and sharing, very informative and helpful, there are plantings of these in NJ, in low lying areas, like you said, i enjoyed this video!

[@dedpoptart]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@exforestfarming]

+PacoAU101 Thank you for tuning into our channel!

[@blakespower]

on the adults the bark forms like small plate barks that can be removed easily by hand

[@ShonnMorris]

Thanks for this video as I don't know much about the Southern Pines. In terms of habitat and soil preferences, Loblolly sounds like the bipolar opposite of Lodgepole Pines.

[@rhondaclaiborne7283]

Thanks for the video, I was able to comprehend more verses reading several items, especially you defining loblolly back in the day (mud). Again, thanks for the video. Are those genetic improved loblollies? If so, are they 1st, 2nd, or 3rd generation seedlings. I’m interested in a South Carolina property that has 94 acres of genetic improved generation 1 trees. Are second generation seeds better as it relates to quality of trees/lumber? One article stated the height of loblolly pines attracts lighting, yet a second article discourages cutting tops of loblolly’s due to death of tree.

[@bobanderson6656]

well done. Informative.

[@unumprovident101]

in my neighborhood we have those same pine trees but I hate the cones and the only kind that I like are Norway spruce pine cones since they don't hurt when you pick them up

[@NicoleDionne]

Can the pinecones be smaller? If you live in areas like Oklahoma? I’m pretty sure I found this tree Everything Pointe Santa direction except for the pinecones right now and summer are smaller

[@davidmorrisii69]

How would you go about dating a tree like that, i got 1 on my property next to an old bay swamp bigger than that in ludowici, Ga.

[@exforestfarming]

Great question! Please look into your local extension as they have technical service providers who can help or provide resources for this purpose.

[@nateureo5428]

Thank you!!

[@johniegreen1169]

In Arkansas we have.. short leaf, loblolly,long leaf and slash pines. Are all these varieties safe to use for antiseptics and tea?

[@NicoleDionne]

Did you ever find out if it is safe? I’m looking for the same answer to this question

[@nikkimayger8222]

Are the seeds that fly poisonous I have them blown into my garden and have dogs and a kid that go to eat them

[@coldspring624]

I like good old hardwood growth...much better for the wild

[@marshamitchell1547]

Wondering if I can make tea with loblolly pine needles

[@kennaslaughter1360]

That’s the same I’m trying to find out but from my research so far I think you can.

[@cesarsanchez7720]

I have a ranch with 560 Acres what kind of Pines you recommend me 4 reforestation.

[@exforestfarming]

Hello Cesar, I'd like to direct you to our website where you can ask an extension expert a specific question at this link: ask.extension.org/groups/1727/ask Thanks for checking out our KZbin channel!

[@x2cupthegamer296]

Cesar Sánchez did you plant them yet my dad plants loblolly pine trees he could bring his squad over there and plant in straight rows into a plantation for u 😉

[@x2cupthegamer296]

Cesar Sánchez loblolly

[@lonewolftech]

Don’t plant loblolly! Plant a useful tree not these things they’re fragile and dangerous!

[@lukejones1244]

how fast does it grow?

[@georgiadeerhunting8337]

Luke Jones 2ft per year