Quick answer: Shortleaf pine (Pinus echinata) is native to 9 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 16 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium (drought-tolerant once established) |
| Soil | Dry, sandy, acidic |
| Bloom | Feb-Mar |
| Height | 50-100 ft |
| Wildlife value | Cover/nesting/seeds for small mammals and granivorous birds; larval host for elfin butterflies |
Invasive / regulated
none noted; hardiest/most adaptable southern pine, seedlings sprout after fire damage
Buying it
Wild species
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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