Scientific Name: Pinus elliottii

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  • Pronunciation:
    PEE-nus ell-ee-OT-ee
  • Common Name:
    Slash Pine, Exotic Pine
  • Family:
    PINACEAE
  • Status:
    WEED This introduced plant has escaped into local bushland. Without natural predators to keep it in check, it is out-competing native species.
  • Species List:
    Noosa's Worst Weeds, Emu Mt., Pomona School Oval, Noosa High School, Cooroibah26.4.09, TAFE, NNS, Heritage Park,
Cultural Notes

Planted softwood harvested commercially in Queensland. Used in general construction, flooring, panelling and plywood.||

Landscaping Notes

REMOVAL: Remove every part of the plant - hand-pull seedlings.||Replace with: Callitris columellaris, Padocarpus elatus, Araucaria cunninghamii, Agathis robusta, Araucaria bidwillii||