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Black Pine, Bull Pine, Lowland Pine, Slack Pine, Sap Pine, Indian Pine, Swamp Pine

The species name, taeda, is for the resinous wood. The wood is used for lumber, poles, cooperage, pulp, boxes, crossties, posts, and fuel. Loblolly pine is the most valuable conifer in Texas, as in many southern states, and it is planted extensively in plantation settings. In 1998 as many as 153,000 acres were planted in loblolly pine. Texas has a total pine inventory of about 4 million acres (7.8 billion cubic feet) for a combined stumpage value of over 600 million dollars.

Quick ID:

Nice conifer that can attain a height of 120 feet. Leaves are persistent, needle-like and in clusters of 3 (rarely a few in pairs). Needles are light to dark green, 3-sided and 5-10 inches long.

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