Virginia Pine part 2

Overall the Virginia pine is a trouble free plant but occasionally does get affected by pests. The chief reason why landscapers like the Virginia pine is that it requires low maintenance, and it grows where no other tree can thrive. It is often used as a cover for infertile land, large arid landscapes, abandoned fields and infertile ranch land. Frequently, the Virginia pine is also referred to as the poverty pine.

The tree does provide food for the white tail deer and also offers ground cover for small mammals like rabbits and squirrels. Because of its soft wood, the Virginia pine is a favorite home for woodpeckers.

The Virginia pine also grows with many species of fungi which has a symbiotic relationship with each other. The fungi absorb nutrients from the tree and pass it on to the inner leaves.

The Virginia pine is easily recognized by its short needles which range from dark to yellowish green. The needles are twisted and are quite stiff. The flowers of the Virginia pine appear in early spring followed by cones; these cones have sharp prickles like many other pines. As the Virginia pine tree matures, the bark does become scaly and reddish brown