Scrub Pine
Jersey Pine
Possum Pine
Spruce Pine
Pinus virginiana
Pinaceae family
Often found on poorer soils from Long Island through the Appalachian Mountains to western TN and AL
Useful for reforesting
Mainly used for Christmas trees, especially in the South
Not considered a landscape tree
Full sun
Grows well in clay or sandy loam soils
Adapts to most soil conditions (except alkaline) and grows in poor sites
Vulnerable to Diplodia tip blight, pine wood nematode, and pine beetle infestation
All pine seeds edible in emergency situations and in moderation
Inner bark filled with vitamins and sugars -- can be chewed
Young male cones can be boiled or baked then eaten
Young twigs also edible after peeling off the outer bark
Resin or sap can be heated and used to coat, waterproof, or glue
Turpentine from resin is antisepctic, diuretic, rubefacient, and vermifuge
Also a useful remedy internally for kidney and bladder concerns
Can treat a variety of skin complaints
Infusion of the leaves has been used to treat high fevers
Infusion of buds has been used to remove worms
Location on tree on Shelby Ave:
The Shelby Avenue Arboretum is a community-grown project led by Nashville Tree Conservation Corps and is in partnership with NTCC and Metro Nashville.
Nashville Tree Conservation Corps
PO BOX 60683
Nashville, TN 37206
