Slash pine

Pinus elliottii Engelm.

Family: Pinaceae

Pet & Human Safety

People: Not researchedPets: Not on the ASPCA lists as we read them

Hazardous parts

Not yet checked.

Preparation

none: ornamental plant, no eating information given

Hazard type

Not yet checked.

Hazard route

Not yet checked.

How complete this information is

We have not researched the safety of this plant yet.

Toxic to pets

No ASPCA entry found.

ASPCA's list has no entry for slash pine. Its pine entries (bull pine, ponderosa pine, western yellow pine, yellow pine, blackjack pine) are all Pinus ponderosa, listed as toxic to horses (isocupressic acid; abortion in cattle) and, for one page, non-toxic to dogs and cats. Those are a different species, so they are not applied here. No all-clear is given; treat this plant as unchecked for pets.

PlotAndPetal cannot tell you whether a plant you found can be eaten. Only someone who can see the plant can identify it.

Poison control

If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.

Naturalist Lore

Historical Background & Breeding Lore

The history of this plant and its name, and how it was bred, where we have them.

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Care

Hardiness zones: USDA 8a to 11b (NC State, US system). UGA: Georgia hardy zone 8.
Water needs: low
Mature size: unit: ft; scope: UGA normal Georgia height and spread; NC State gives no size on this page

Soil & Drainage

Pruning & Flush Rhythm

Feeding Schedule

How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.

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