Loblolly Pine

About this plant

The Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda) is a quintessential Southern evergreen, celebrated for its rapid growth and imposing presence. This native pine features long, slender needles clustered in threes, forming a dense, conical to rounded canopy that provides year-round beauty and essential habitat for wildlife. It's an excellent choice for creating privacy screens, windbreaks, or as a striking specimen tree in larger landscapes. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the Loblolly Pine is a highly adaptable and resilient species, thriving in a variety of soil conditions. Its strong wood makes it a valuable timber tree, while its ability to withstand diverse environmental pressures makes it a reliable addition to any planting project. A Cut Above offers premium Loblolly Pine specimens, carefully cultivated to ensure healthy establishment and vigorous growth. Whether you're looking to establish a new forested area or add a touch of natural grandeur to your property, the Loblolly Pine delivers unparalleled beauty and ecological benefits. Its stately form and enduring appeal make it a long-term investment that will enhance your landscape for decades to come.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Loblolly Pines are generally low-maintenance once established. Provide consistent watering during dry periods for the first few years. Pruning is rarely needed outside of removing dead or damaged branches.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.