Quick answer: Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) is native to 18 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 04 Nov 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 | Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | High water, Dry |
| Soil | Sandy or loamy soils, acid-based |
| Bloom | Bloom Feb-Mar |
| Height | Up to 60 ft, up to 150 ft |
| Wildlife value | Nesting sites, cover, seeds for small mammals and birds, larval host for Elfin butterfly and Southern pine sphinx moth |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 04 Nov 2026
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Where is Loblolly pine native?
Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) is native to 18 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Loblolly pine bloom?
Loblolly pine blooms Feb-Mar. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Loblolly pine need?
Light: Part Shade. Water: High water, Dry. Soil: Sandy or loamy soils, acid-based. Mature height: Up to 60 ft, up to 150 ft.
Is Loblolly pine good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Nesting sites, cover, seeds for small mammals and birds, larval host for Elfin butterfly and Southern pine sphinx moth.
Is Loblolly pine deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Loblolly pine is drought-tolerant and tolerates shade.
Where can I buy real Loblolly pine seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 04 Nov 2026. Look for the scientific name Pinus taeda on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Loblolly pine.
- Shortleaf pine Pinus echinata
- Blackjack oak Quercus marilandica
- American holly Ilex opaca
- Common hoptree Ptelea trifoliata
- Farkleberry Vaccinium arboreum
- Southern red oak Quercus falcata
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