Plant: evergreen conifer to 100'

Origin: coastal southeast US, Bahamas, scattered in Central America

Zone: 8 - 11

Flowers: Gymnosperms don't have flowers. Male pollen and female cones on same tree. Wind pollinated.

Foliage: 2 -3 needle bundles, 7 - 10" long.

Culture: sun to part sun. Mesic to moist soil. Fast growing. Partially prune side candles in spring to promote bushy, full habit.