Loblolly Pine Tree

The Loblolly Pine Tree is abundant here. I love the amazing look and feel of the bark.  It  is so texturally interesting. In the South, the name loblolly means a depression.  The tree was originally observed growing in river bottoms, and that is where it acquired its principal common name, but these trees are not limited to that specific habitat.

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

               The seed cones are ¾” to 1 ¼” broad when closed but open to 1 ¾” to 2 ½” wide. They remain on the trees for several seasons. It was once an important lumber tree due to its abundance.