Jack Pine
Pinusbanksiana

Family: Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Pinus (PY-nus)
Species: banksiana (banks-ee-AH-nah)

Category

Trees
Conifers

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored