Longleaf Pine

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The Longleaf Pine (Pinus palustris) is a pine native to the southeast United States.

Today they grow about 100 ft. high. For the first few years (up to 12) they do nothing but grow downward. I guess the establish one hell of a root system before going though a growth spurt.

During this time they stay in a "grass stage".

(info from wikipedia : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longleaf_Pine )

Mine have been growing great! Here's a video.

http://www.youtube.com/v/heVRAptDv6U&ap=%2526fmt%3D18&rel=0

Attached to this post is a high res close up of one of them.