Mature Height: Spruce pine (Pinus glabra) grows to 50 to 90 feet.

Growth Rate: This species grows relatively fast.

Ornamental Features: The dark green, twisted, 3-inch long needles grow in bundles of two. The cones are 2 to 2½ inches long. This species has very low branches, casting heavy shade, which makes it very difficult to grow grass under this tree.

Landscape Use: Spruce pine prefers fertile, moist, acid soil, but it will tolerate heavy clay.