A pine of southeastern wet flats, pond pine is tolerant of flooding and fire.
Light 
Most stands of pond pine have been naturally regenerated. It seeds in following clearcuts and fire and it has the ability to stump sprout.
Water
Pocosins and wet flats throughout the southeastern U.S. Coastal Plain.
Growth
Size
Upright tree to 70 feet, trunk often twisted with numerous sprouts and a thin crown.
Timber Value 
Pond pine has poor form and small stature but it can grow where other pines do not grow. The wood is used primarily for pulp, with some sawtimber.
Wildlife Value 
A common overstory component of animal-rich southeastern wet flats, pond pine provides cover, cavities, nesting, browse, and mast.
Attracts numerous
Fun Facts
Pond pine is known to sprout from its stump. It is closely related to pitch pine, which is found in the northeastern U.S. One of few pines that can tolerate wide ranges of water conditions and does well when flooded.
Latin Meaning
Pinus: Latin name for pine from Greek "pitus" /
serotina: Latin "serus" (late) - cones are slow to open
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