Sand Pine

Pinus clausa is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree noted for its scrubby growth habit and irregular, often leaning crown. It features supple, yellow-green needles in pairs and small, spiny cones that can remain closed for years. Highly adapted to the infertile, sandy soils of the Florida scrub, it is exceptionally drought and salt-tolerant. This resilient tree serves as vital wildlife habitat and is used for land reclamation or as a unique specimen in coastal landscapes.