Arkansas Pine
Pinus echinata
Last reviewed: June 2026
The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Arkansas Pine as toxic to livestock.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
240"–720" H × 180"–480" W
Bloom
N/A
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 19 more states
Browse plants for this ecoregion
A tall evergreen tree with a straight trunk and open, irregular crown. It develops attractive orange-brown bark that becomes plated with age and produces small cones. This drought-tolerant pine grows slowly but steadily in full sun conditions.
In an HOA neighborhood
Arkansas Pine is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, mid zone, street edge.
- Very large mature size may overwhelm smaller properties
- Slow growth means long establishment period
Wildlife value
Provides nesting sites and shelter for birds, while seeds feed wildlife like squirrels and birds. The evergreen foliage offers year-round cover for various animals.
Common questions
- How much sun does Arkansas Pine need?
- Arkansas Pine grows best in full sun conditions.
- Where is Arkansas Pine native?
- Arkansas Pine (Pinus echinata) is native to AL, AR, CT, DE and 19 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Arkansas Pine toxic to livestock?
- The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Arkansas Pine as toxic to livestock.
- Is Arkansas Pine HOA-friendly?
- Arkansas Pine is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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