How Do You Plant Container Longleaf Seedlings?
Longleaf pines (Pinus palustris Mill), thrive in the coastal plains of southeast Virginia to east Florida and west Texas. They grow the best in sandy soils. It does not matter if the soil is well draining or poor, they are not that picky. The longleaf pines are also drought resistant and fire resistant. This pine is slow growing during the first 7 years of its life. It tends to stay in what is termed as the grass stage. In this stage, it resembles a clump of grass. This is also when they are the most resistant to fires. Choose the digging tool you want to use to plant your longleaf. Some of the choices include plug tools, hoedad, or dibble bar. However, if you are a homeowner and you only want one or a couple of trees in your yard, then an ordinary shovel will work. Clear the area of grass, weeds and other growing plants. These will compete with the longleaf seedling, taking away the light, nutrients and water that the longleaf seedlings need in order to grow. Dig your hole as deep as
