Virginia Pine is a scrappy, adaptable tree of poor, rocky, or disturbed soils in the central Appalachians and Piedmont, often the first tree to colonize old fields and eroded slopes. It typically has a somewhat irregular, picturesque form and provides important early successional habitat for wildlife. The small prickly cones persist on branches for several years. In Christmas tree farms throughout the South, Virginia Pine is one of the most commonly harvested species.
Best time to see a Virginia Pine
The best time to see a Virginia Pine is January–June, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 8,052 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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