Ideal Temperature Range for Pitch pine

(Pinus rigida)

Pitch pine, also known as Northern pitch pine, Candlewood pine, Yellow pine

The native growth environment related to temperature requirements of pitch pine is a temperate climate. It prefers a temperature range of 41 to 89 ℉ (5 to 32 ℃). In winter, it can tolerate temperatures as low as 5 ℉ (-15 ℃) if the soil is well-drained. During the growing season, it does better in temperatures between 68 to 78 ℉ (20 to 26 ℃).

What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Pitch pine?

Ideal

Tolerable

Unsuitable

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Temperature Essentials for Pitch pine

Regional wintering strategies

Pitch pine is highly cold-tolerant and does not require additional frost protection measures during winter. However, before the first freeze in autumn, it is recommended to water the plant generously to ensure the soil remains moist and enters a frozen state. This helps prevent drought and water scarcity for the plant during winter and early spring.

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Signs of Low and High Temperature in Pitch pine

Symptoms of Low Temperature in Pitch pine

Pitch pine is extremely cold-tolerant, but the winter temperature should be maintained above -30°C. If the temperature drops below this threshold, although there may not be any noticeable changes during winter, the branches may become brittle and dry during springtime, and no new shoots will emerge.

Solutions for Low Temperature in Pitch pine

In spring, prune away any dead branches that have failed to produce new leaves.

Symptoms of High Temperature in Pitch pine

Pitch pine is not tolerant to high temperatures. When the temperature exceeds 32°C, it may experience significant leaf drop, and in severe cases, the entire plant may wither and die.

Solutions for High Temperature in Pitch pine

Trim away the sunburned and dried-up parts. Move the plant to a location that provides shade from the midday and afternoon sun, or use a shade cloth to create shade. Water the plant in the morning and evening to keep the soil moist.