Pitch Pine (Rigida)

The Pitch Pine (Rigida) is generally described as a perennial tree. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The greatest bloom is usually observed in the spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until fall. Leaves are retained year to year. The Pitch Pine (Rigida) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate. At maturity, the typical Pitch Pine (Rigida) will reach up to 80 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 20 feet.

The Pitch Pine (Rigida) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, seed. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have high vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -43°F. has medium tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.