Pinus taeda loblolly pine
Reference Type
University Outreach Publication
University Outreach Publication
Pinus taeda (loblolly pine) is the foundation of the lumber and pulp industry in the Southeast and is found widely planted. Pinus taeda was first described as a species in 1753. The scientific name means "pine used for torches". Common names include bull pine, oldfield pine, shortleaf pine, Arkansas pine, North Carolina pine, Georgia pine, resin pine, mudhole pine, rosemary pine, frankincense pine, and lob pine. The accepted common name is loblolly pine, which means a "pine of thick mires and mudholes."
Authors
K. D. Coder
K. D. Coder
Date Published
December 2006
December 2006
Publisher
Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, University of Georgia
Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, University of Georgia
Publisher Location
Athens, GA, USA
Athens, GA, USA
Pages
2
2
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Publication Number
SFNR06-26
SFNR06-26
Sub-Topics
Identification, Silvics
Identification, Silvics
State(s)/Region(s)
Southeast
Southeast
Keywords
Georgia pines, Loblolly pine, Native pines, Pinus taeda
Georgia pines, Loblolly pine, Native pines, Pinus taeda
