TREASURE TREES

#075 Shortleaf Pine (Pinus echinata)

This Shortleaf Pine once stood on the bank of Lake Wylie. When spring storms dropped a large limb on the homeowners’ car in spring 2020, it was soon removed.

Statistics (1994)

  • Circumference (In.): 69"
  • Height (Ft.): 96'
  • Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): 19'
  • Total Points: 170

More Information

  • Nominated By: Alton Hipp
  • Year Added: 1994
  • Owned By: Brian and Virginia Gerber
  • Current condition: Gone
  • Neighborhood: Lake Wylie
  • Property Type: Private Home
  • Nearest Address: Private Property
  • Ecological Value: The Shortleaf Pine is an important tree for the economies of southern states. The timber is used for lumber, plywood and timber.
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