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2vernes Blytheville, AR(Zone 7a) Oct 12, 2007

Could someone give me advice on which pines are best for planting on the west side of a yard for shielding from the afternoon sun? How about loblolly or white pine? Thanks, SheVerne

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escambiaguy Atmore, AL(Zone 8b) Oct 12, 2007

Shortleaf pine is most native to your area, but Loblolly pine would probably grow well there too.

My all time favorite is Longleaf pine, but I'm not sure how well it would perform in your area. It would probably do okay as long as you don't have heavy snow storms.

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2vernes Blytheville, AR(Zone 7a) Oct 12, 2007

That shortleaf pine is really a pretty tree--Haven't ever heard of it before. I'll be checking it out. Thanks, SheVerne

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escambiaguy Atmore, AL(Zone 8b) Oct 13, 2007

The pine in the picture is a Longleaf pine, Shortleaf pine will have much shorter needles. The long needles on longleaf is why I say it might not do well if you get snow. Shorter needles won't hold as much snow, so it would be less likely to be damaged.

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2vernes Blytheville, AR(Zone 7a) Oct 13, 2007

Oops, I mean that Longleaf pine is really a pretty tree.

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CoreHHI Bluffton, SC(Zone 9a) Oct 14, 2007

Personally I hate Loblolly pines and I have some big ones. They self prune and make a mess and a possible safety issue when it's windy. I would say long leaf pine but if you get snow that's probably not a good idea.

If I was you I would go out and take some pictures of what pines you like growing in your area and someone here can probably ID it.

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CoreHHI Bluffton, SC(Zone 9a) Oct 14, 2007

Those are about 30 year old loblolly on each side of the house. Notice no lower limbs, I didn't take those off they fall off. Sorry I didn't have a better picture but that should give you an idea what they look like.

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2vernes Blytheville, AR(Zone 7a) Oct 14, 2007

Thanks Core, I believe I will ride around town and check out all the pines and take pictures of them. Fantastic shot of your house with the rainbow overhead. SheVerne

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