Pinus palustris

Longleaf pine takes 100 to 150 years to become full size and may live to be 500 years old. New seedlings do not appear at all tree-like and resemble a dark-green fountain of needles. This form is called the grass stage. During this stage, which lasts for 5-12 years, vertical growth is very slow, and the tree may take a number of years simply to grow ankle high.

Similar plants:

• Pinus clausa (Dwarf Sand Pine, Sams Hoola Sand Pine)
• Pinus sp. (Pine)