Red Pine
Red Pine
Each bundle includes 25 seedlings.
Scientific Name: Pinus resinosa
Mature Height: 60-80 ft.
Mature Spread: 20-40 ft.
Hardiness: Zones 2-5
Soil: Does best in light, sandy, well-drained soils in areas of low fertility.
Light: Full sun. Does not tolerate shading by other trees.
Growth Rate: Fast
Additional Information: Also called Norway Pine. Conical, straight-trunked with an oval to rounded crown. Tree's bark is red-tinged from crown to base. Sharply-pointed needles grouped in pairs are 4-6" long. Attracts songbirds, upland game birds and mammals. A widespread root system holds fast against winds. Can live for centuries.
Estimated Seedling Size: 2-1 transplants, 7-15"
Pick-up in late April/early May
Pick-up in late April/early May
Seedling orders must be picked up in person in late April or early May in Medford or Phillips, Wisconsin. Taylor County LCD does not ship trees, shrubs or planting products to individual customers.
The exact pick-up dates will be sent out in early April by email and/or USPS mail. The tree pick-up schedule has typically been on a Thursday, 3-6 p.m. and Friday, 8-11 a.m., for Medford orders and Friday from 8:30-11 a.m. for Phillips orders. If you are unable to pick up your order during those days/times, you may send another person to the pick-up or contact the Taylor County LCD at 715-748-1469 to make other arrangements.