Older trees are also an important habitat for the red-cockaded woodpecker, an endangered species. Loblolly pine is a North American native which is usually seen from 50 to 80 feet tall with a 35-foot-spread though it is capable of reaching more than 150 feet in height. The seeds are consumed by many wildlife species including turkey, squirrel, quail, songbirds and small mammals. Loblolly is among the fastest growing southern pines and it is widely planted by private landowners and forest industries for lumber, poles and pulpwood.
Pure stands are common on abandoned farmland, but loblolly also grows in mixtures with various hardwoods and other pines throughout its range. Although loblolly grows on a wide variety of soils, from the flat, poorly drained areas of the coastal plain to the old clay soils of the upper piedmont, it grows best in soils with poor surface drainage, a deep topsoil and a firm subsoil. Pure loblolly pine stands are widespread wherever moisture is plentiful. It produces a short taproot and an extensive lateral root system. The bole is long and cylindrical with a rounded crown of spreading branches. Generally, it is a medium to large size tree 90 to 110 feet tall and 2 to 4 feet in diameter. In North Carolina it is found commonly throughout the coastal plain and piedmont. Its natural range extends from southern New Jersey to central Florida and west to eastern Texas. Loblolly may be called North Carolina pine, old field pine, fox-tail pine or southern pine. The Elite Family Mix Loblolly Pine is the seedling of choice for the customer who wants outstanding growth potential while maintaining a diversity of genetically improved families. The additional cost for these seedlings is more than compensated for by the additional growth they offer. Though the specific families in the mix may change annually, depending on seed availability, this elite mix will always have a higher growth potential than our 2nd Generation Improved mix of all of the families in NCDFR's orchards. By limiting this mix to only the "top" families in NCDFR orchards, the growth potential of these seedlings is increased an estimated 2 - 3 percent for height and 5 - 10 percent for volume above our 2nd generation Improved Loblolly Pine. These families were selected because of their outstanding growth potential, straightness, and resistance to fusiform rust. The matured seed cones are ovoid to conical and 4-6 inches long with very. Its bark is rough and scaly and turns a dark reddish brown with age. As an evergreen tree, it has dark green, stiff, and straight needles that can be 6-9 inches long. NCDFR's Elite Family Mix Loblolly Pine seedlings are grown from a mixture of seed from 5 of the "top" 10 genetically improved families in our orchards. The loblolly pine is one of the fastest growing southern pines and can reach up to 90-100 feet tall. Loblolly pine is the most important timber tree in North Carolina.
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