Greenhouse Plug - Red Pine

Red Pine

Pinus resinosa

25 metres (80 feet)
100+ years

Appearance: Clusters of 2 brittle, long, shiny dark green needles. Scaly, pinkish-gray bark, burrowed with age.

Site and soils: Good on infertile, well-drained, sandy, gravelly soils. Needs full sunlight.

Rural plantings: Reforestation, timber plantations. Plant at 8 feet by 8 feet. Grows 2-3 feet/year once established. Periodically thin to maintain health and growth. Grows well with white pine, aspen.

Urban settings: Reddish bark is striking with dark green foliage; doesn’t thrive in inner city.

Native to: Ontario

Greenhouse Plugs are a good choice to plant in shallow soil areas, in areas with low competition, and for under planting.

These seedlings have been grown as self-contained plugs, which are air pruned, resulting in a larger amount of root hair development. This translates into quick establishment and growth when planted.

Seasonally available (please inquire), extending the planting season, and enabling fall planting.