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Loblolly, Shortleaf or Longleaf? the Bark Will Help

The four native pine trees you’ll encounter in the Craven County area are loblolly (Pinus taeda), shortleaf (Pinus echinata), longleaf (Pinus palustris), and pond pine (Pinus serotina). Pond pine is…

Shortleaf Pines in Craven County

The four native pines indigenous to Craven County are loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), longleaf pine (P. palustris), pond pine (Pinus serotina) and shortleaf pine (P. echinata). Of the four, it could be…

Time to Watch for Fusiform Rust

One of our Master Gardener℠ volunteers in Craven County has forwarded a nice image of fusiform rust on a young loblolly pine, and this is definitely the time of year (early April) when we see a lot…