How to Use Pinus Longifolia

The longleaf pine, known formally as the Pinus longifolia or the Pinus palustris, is a common evergreen found in the southern United States. When early settlers first came to the southern United States, they found vast stretches of this 80 to 100 foot tall specimens that takes more than a 100 years to reach maturity. Some trees were five centuries old. You can use the Pinus longifolia in your landscaping to add value to your property without having to worry about maintenance as the longleaf pine is incredibly hardy. Inexpensive to purchase and quick to grow, the longleaf pine will make a great addition to your yard.

Instructions

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  Plant the longleaf pine where you would like to construct a wind break for your property. Longleaf pines grow rapidly as they are evergreens and can survive in harsh conditions with little to no care.
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  Use the longleaf pine as erosion control on your property. The longleaf pine is effective for the reforestation of dry, infertile sandy soils.
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  Use the longleaf pine as a long-term cash crop in the form of a tree farm. Longleaf pines are a good long-term investment as the trees are valued for their ability to make pulp for a wide variety of paper products.
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  Utilize old growth longleaf pine for use in hardwood flooring. Old growth pines are cut from trees that have been allowed to grow for a very long time or cut from salvaged pine. In some cases, pine from the 18th century can be reclaimed and used again in home flooring. Whether you use salvaged pine or recently cut pine from older trees, pine makes a beautiful flooring for any home.
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  Distill the needles of the Pinus longifolia for the essential oils it can produce. These oils are popular in both an aromatic sense but are also used as lubricants in high-end timepieces and are prized for their deodorizing and antibacterial qualities.
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  Boil pine sap from the longleaf pine tree to obtain turpentine. Turpentine is used as a chemical solvent and is especially useful in dealing with paints and is utilized in producing varnish.

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