Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clausa
ID:
482030

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chapm. ex. Engelm.) Vasey ex. Sarg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Rep. For. N. America 199. (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481362



Common Names

  • Clausa Pine
  • Clausa White Pine
  • Clausa's Pine


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Description

Pinus clausa (also called Sand Pine, among many other common names) is a species of conifer in the Pinaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it grows in dry, sandy areas with other pines and junipers. It is a small to medium-sized tree, reaching up to 10–20 m tall, with a trunk up to 60 cm diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Pinus clausa is used for timber production, landscaping, and as an ornamental tree. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control, and for making furniture and paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pinus clausa are small, yellow-green in color, and appear in clusters. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings are slender and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinus clausa is a coniferous tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). Prune in late winter to shape the tree and remove any dead or diseased branches.

Where to Find Pinus clausa

Pinus clausa can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida, and up the east coast to New Jersey.

Pinus clausa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinus clausa?

Pinus clausa

What is the common name of Pinus clausa?

Clausa pine

What is the natural habitat of Pinus clausa?

Mountain slopes and ridges

Species in the Pinus genus

Pinus kesiya, Pinus latteri, Pinus koraiensis, Pinus krempfii, Pinus lambertiana, Pinus jeffreyi, Pinus jaliscana, Pinus lawsonii, Pinus luchuensis, Pinus lumholtzii, Pinus luzmariae, Pinus longaeva, Pinus leiophylla, Pinus litvinovii, Pinus densata, Pinus densithunbergii, Pinus densiflora, Pinus cubensis, Pinus culminicola, Pinus dalatensis, Pinus douglasiana, Pinus echinata, Pinus edulis, Pinus durangensis, Pinus devoniana, Pinus contorta, Pinus coulteri, Pinus clausa, Pinus halepensis, Pinus hartwegii, Pinus greggii, Pinus hakkodensis, Pinus heldreichii, Pinus hwangshanensis, Pinus henryi, Pinus herrerae, Pinus fenzeliana, Pinus elliottii, Pinus engelmannii, Pinus gerardiana, Pinus glabra, Pinus flexilis, Pinus serotina, Pinus rzedowskii, Pinus sabiniana, Pinus strobiformis, Pinus squamata, Pinus sibirica, Pinus strobus, Pinus roxburghii,

Species in the Pinaceae family

Abies alba, Abies amabilis, Abies balsamea, Abies beshanzuensis, Abies borisii-regis, Abies bracteata, Abies cephalonica, Abies chensiensis, Abies cilicica, Abies concolor, Abies delavayi, Abies densa, Abies durangensis, Abies fabri, Abies fanjingshanensis, Abies fargesii, Abies firma, Abies flinckii, Abies forrestii, Abies fraseri, Abies grandis, Abies guatemalensis, Abies hickelii, Abies hidalgensis, Abies holophylla, Abies homolepis, Abies kawakamii, Abies koreana, Abies lasiocarpa, Abies magnifica, Abies mariesii, Abies nebrodensis, Abies nephrolepis, Abies nordmanniana, Abies numidica, Abies pindrow, Abies pinsapo, Abies procera, Abies recurvata, Abies religiosa, Abies sachalinensis, Abies sibirica, Abies spectabilis, Abies squamata, Abies veitchii, Abies vejarii, Abies yuanbaoshanensis, Abies ziyuanensis, Abies jaliscana, Abies phanerolepis,

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