Quick answer: Red pine (Pinus resinosa) is native to 13 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 14 Sep 2026.
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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 | Low water, Dry-Moist |
| Soil | Sandy or gravelly, acid soils |
| Bloom | Bloom Mar-May |
| Height | 50-75 ft, up to 125 ft |
| Wildlife value | Attracts songbirds/upland game birds/mammals, larval host for Northern pine sphinx moth |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 14 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 14 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Red pine
Where is Red pine native?
Red pine (Pinus resinosa) is native to 13 states across the Northeast and Midwest. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Red pine bloom?
Red pine blooms Mar-May. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Red pine need?
Light: Sun. Water: Low water, Dry-Moist. Soil: Sandy or gravelly, acid soils. Mature height: 50-75 ft, up to 125 ft.
Is Red pine good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Attracts songbirds/upland game birds/mammals, larval host for Northern pine sphinx moth.
Is Red pine deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Red pine is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy Red pine?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 14 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Pinus resinosa by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Red pine.
- Nannyberry Viburnum lentago
- Common winterberry Ilex verticillata
- Bur oak Quercus macrocarpa
- Northern red oak Quercus rubra
- White oak Quercus alba
- Black cherry Prunus serotina
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