Pinus glabra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Walter
Source:
wcs
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Fl. Carol. 237. (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481469
Common Names
- Glabra Pine
- Glabra White Pine
- Glabra Weymouth Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus glabra (also called Spruce Pine, among many other common names) is a species of pine tree found in the eastern United States and Canada. It is a medium-sized tree with a conical shape and dark-green needles. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus glabra is used for timber, fuel, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make paper and pulp products, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pinus glabra is a yellow-green male catkin, while the female catkin is a red-brown. The seed is a small, brown cone with a thin, papery shell. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, short needle.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus glabra is a species of pine native to the eastern United States. It is a medium-sized evergreen tree, growing to 15–25 m tall and with a trunk diameter of up to 1 m. It is an adaptable species, growing in a variety of habitats from sea level to 2,000 m altitude. It can be propagated from seed, and is often used in afforestation projects.
Where to Find Pinus glabra
Pinus glabra is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the coastal areas of southern Europe and northern Africa.
Pinus glabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus glabra?
Pinus glabra
What is the common name of Pinus glabra?
Smooth-barked Pine
What is the natural range of Pinus glabra?
Eastern North America
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,
References
Thomas Walter (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walter' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus glabra Walter: Placement according to April 2023 Classification