Quick answer: Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) is native to 10 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 15 Sep 2026.
Photo: Chuck Bargeron, University of Georgia, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0 US)
Where it's native
Listed in the directory 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 | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water, Dry, tolerates seasonally poor drainage |
| Soil | Deep, coarse, sandy soils, acid-based |
| Bloom | Bloom Dec-Jan |
| Height | 80-100 ft, up to 150 ft |
| Wildlife value | Attracts birds |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Longleaf pine
Where is Longleaf pine native?
Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) is native to 10 states across the South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Longleaf pine bloom?
Longleaf pine blooms Dec-Jan. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Longleaf pine need?
Light: Sun. Water: Medium water, Dry, tolerates seasonally poor drainage. Soil: Deep, coarse, sandy soils, acid-based. Mature height: 80-100 ft, up to 150 ft.
Is Longleaf pine good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Attracts birds.
Is Longleaf pine deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Longleaf pine is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy real Longleaf pine seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 15 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Pinus palustris on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Longleaf pine.
- Yaupon holly Ilex vomitoria
- Southern live oak Quercus virginiana
- Loblolly pine Pinus taeda
- American beautyberry Callicarpa americana
- Carolina jessamine Gelsemium sempervirens
- Southern magnolia Magnolia grandiflora
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