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Dade Pine 25G

South Florida Slash Pine (Pinus elliottii var. densa), 25G – 8 to 10 Feet – CALL FOR PRICE

From the mid peninsula to the Florida Keys, South Florida Slash Pine was the dominant tree in South Florida before the arrival of Europeans. It is able to grow in soils ranging from periodically wet to very dry and is tolerant of moderate salt air when planted behind coastal trees. The tap root makes this an extremely drought tolerant tree.

Although hurricanes have damaged yard trees that were weakened by over watering, most naturally occurring trees tolerated the high winds with minimal damage.

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Dade County Pine – Pinus elliottii var. densa – 25G – 8 to 10 Feet –  CALL FOR PRICE

The leaves, which come in 2’s and 3’s, can be up to 12 inches long and give the young plants a bushy appearance.
Many insects feed on the foliage and seeds or live in the bark and dead wood.

These insects provide food for many bird species, especially woodpeckers and warblers.
The cones are filled with oblong, lentil sized seeds which are food for birds and squirrels.

Every yard in South Florida should have at least one of these trees in it.
This would recreate the habitat that historically supported much of our wildlife.

The tall Slash Pines enable birds to move through the area without being exposed to predators.
Even a dead pine provides nest sites for woodpeckers, osprey, and other creatures.

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