Loblolly Pine

Common Names

• Loblolly
• Rosemary Pine
• Old Field Pine
• Bull Pine
• Indian Pine
• Longstraw Pine

Scientific Names

• Pinus taeda
• Pinaceae family

History of
the Tree Species

• A southern yellow pine native to the Southeastern U.S.
• Long history with pioneers
• "Loblolly" means "Depression" in the U.S. South
• Originally grown in river bottoms, hence its primary name
• It also takes commonly over abandoned areas, is aromatic, and boasts a large trunk
• Once commonly used for lumber due to its prevalence

Scientific Facts

• A vanillin flavoring is obtained as a by-product of resins released from the pulpwood
• Turpentine from the resin is antisepctic, diuretic, rubefacient, and vermifuge
• used as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues as well as rheumatic affections
• Beneficial to the respiratory system and skin