Best 5 Pine Trees To Grow In Houston
Are you thinking about planting a new tree at your Houston home? You’ll find plenty of options at any home and garden store or nursery, but that doesn’t mean that they are the best.
Don’t worry, in this article, we’ll discuss the best trees you can plant in Houston.
Although pine is more native to deserts and arid climates in the Middle East, it appears to be a promising species in a variety of soil types throughout Houston.
Trees with pine needles and cones are tall, upright, and provide medium-sized needles and cones. Drought-tolerant, it does well in well-drained soils.
Loblolly Pine Tree
Loblolly Pines have a relatively fast growth rate of 2 feet per year, making them a popular choice among those seeking privacy in their landscapes and gardens.
This Pine Tree has a neat oval shape, slender, dark-green needles, and red brown cones, all of which add to its attractiveness as a landscape element.
It can grow up to 60-90 feet tall at maturity, which means that you will be able to enjoy this long-lived tree for generations to come!
Originally from the Southeastern United States, this native tree is an easy-to-grow tree that can withstand heat, flooding, poor soil, even moderate drought.
As a bonus, Loblolly Pines provide a safe haven for wildlife throughout your region – this native tree is home to birds such as chickadees, nuthatches, turkeys, chipmunks, squirrels and more.
Eastern White Pine Tree
Don’t forget to plant a tree that will live for generations to come. With care and attention.
Eastern White Pine Trees will live for many centuries, especially since they thrive in -30 degree temperatures and adapt to nearly any environment they are placed in.
As an adaptable tree that is perfect for large, open spaces, or under the canopy of taller trees such as Aspens and Birches, the Eastern White Pine can be adapted to any large landscape area.
Despite being able to survive in large, open spaces, it is tolerant of most soil types and boasts a lush, evergreen foliage that shines all year round.
It is a true pleasure to look at the snowy branches covered in needles and pine cones, contrasted against the white and gray world of winter.
Plus, the Eastern White Pine is a favorite of wildlife. Animals such as porcupines, red squirrels, snowshoe hares, and so many more enjoy the bark of the Eastern White Pine, so it’s a perfect tree for a peaceful show in your own backyard.
Vander wolf’s Pyramid Limber Pine
There are a lot of reasons why gardeners love the Vander wolf’s Pyramid Limber Pine.
This evergreen’s soft, deep blue, twisty needles differ from those of other types of evergreens in that they are soft and twisty. Furthermore, it is prized for its narrow width and pyramidal shape, which provides graceful height to any landscape.
Its eye-catching branching and deep color make it stand out among many other plants.
New growth appears green at first, but later matures into its signature twisty, blue-green needles with large, decorative pine cones.
Plant a row of them for a simple, decorative privacy screen, or plant a single one for an instant accent tree.
Do you need to landscape a small area? Vander wolf’s Pyramid Pine plants are also suitable for planting in patio containers. Moreover, the size and shape of this tree is very flexible – if you need a denser tree, you can pinch it out or break it in half.
In addition to its low-maintenance good looks, Vander wolf’s Pyramid Limber Pine requires little attention other than minimal pruning – once established, the tree will tolerate drought and has excellent disease and pest resistance, so it makes a great addition to your yard. As a matter of fact, this is the kind of tree you want to plant on rocky places, or in difficult planting locations.
French Dark Green Scots Pine
As a matter of fact, it would be remiss of us not to point out that this variety of Scotch Pine is one of the most popular trees available for purchase at this time of year.
I particularly like its symmetrical pyramid shape and the pleasing dark green, almost blueish color, which makes it easy to see why!
As a tree grows in clumps of two needles, this pine makes for a tree with a full appearance.
I can imagine the earth being softened by a blanket of white snow. Carolers would serenade the streets as they sang.
There is nothing like a pot of hot chocolate on the stove and your gorgeous French Dark Green Scotch Pine decked out in lights, garland, and ornaments before you in your front yard.
If that isn’t enough to make you want to snuggle up in front of the fireplace this winter, then nothing will!
Ponderosa Pine
There are many types of soils where the Ponderosa Pine, Pinus Ponderosa, will thrive, including sandy soils and sites with relatively little topsoil. Once it is established, it does not require much water to survive.
Starting from a 2 year old seedling, Ponderosa Pine trees can reach a height of 6 feet in six years if they are cultivated well.
Trees of this type are tall and stately and have been used for windbreaks for centuries.
Among all the large, long needled native pines, Ponderosa Pine is the most commonly planted.
Dark green, soft needles, six to ten inches in length, are bundled in bundles of three. Pinecones measure between three and five inches in length.
Ponderosa pine forests are not only important as a source of timber, but they are also important as a source of wildlife habitat, a recreational area, and an area of aesthetic diversity. It is an evergreen that grows slowly and has a life span of 300 to 600 years.
Longleaf Pine
For longleaf pine tree owners throughout the Southeast, the magnificent Longleaf Pine Tree (Pinus palustris) is still a vital source of revenue.
The tree provides saw timber and pine straw mulch, which has an enormous amount of value.
Our Nature Hills growers take pride in producing top quality plants that will enhance your property’s appearance.
As a matter of fact, a well-managed plantation or stand of Longleaf Pine trees can contribute to the income of your grandchildren and great-grandchildren in the long run.
When a tree reaches a mature age, it usually has a very straight trunk and limbs that start about 50 feet above the ground level.
As well as being heavy and resistant to rot and termites, this makes them an excellent choice for telephone and power line poles.
