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Loblolly Pine (Pinus tseda Linn.). 



Situation. — Loblolly Pine is found at its best on the pine flats. It 

 also occurs on the ridges, but seldom reaches its full development 

 there. 



Soil. — Soils which are favorable to the Shortleaf Pine are also most 

 suitable to the Loblolly, with the one exception that the latter requires 



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Fig. 8.— Diagram showing the relation between the total height, merchantable length, crown length, 

 and clear rengtb for Shortleaf Pine on thu basis uf diameter breasthigh. 



a little more moisture. The Loblolly prefers a fresh soil, and it can 



flourish even in a fairly moist one. Occasional specimens are found 

 on the higher levels of the bottom lauds. Any prolonged exposure to 

 standing water is, however, quite fatal to its growth. 



Tolera/nci and reproduction. — In its demand for light, the Loblolly 

 is very similar to the Shortleaf Pine, with the important exception 



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