Why Longleaf Pine Straw?
Pine Straw is used as a type of ground cover, particularly in the South, as it has an abundance of various types of Pine Tree species. There are different kinds such as Loblolly, Slash, and Longleaf. The most sought after type of Pine Straw is Longleaf as it has the highest resin content and longest needle length.
Slash Pine Straw Bales (on left) are darker in color, usually smaller in size, and their needles are shorter and don’t keep their color as long. Longleaf Pine Straw Bales (on right) are Bigger, Brighter in color, and their needles are 12”- 18” in length.
Slash vs Longleaf Bales
While there is not an “official standard” bale size, our Carolina Longleaf Pine Straw Bales are typically 11” x 13” x 26”. They are hand raked, cleaned, and baled to insure quality and tightness. Each Longleaf Bale covers ~40-55 sq. ft. when spread and depending on desired thickness; compared to that of Slash Bales which only cover ~35-40 sq. ft.
Bale Size
Slash vs Longleaf Color
Slash (on left) is much darker in color, and needs to be freshened more often. Longleaf (on right) is brighter, more reddish-orange, and maintains its color longer.
Slash vs Longleaf After Rain
The color contrast after a rainfall is even more pronounced. The Slash (on left) is brown and darker. The Longleaf (on right) is brighter and stands out more.
Longleaf needles are between 12” - 18”, allowing for more coverage when spread. The longer needles “interlock” and provide protection against erosion, especially along hillsides. Slash needles are shorter, typically between 6” - 10”.
Needle Length Comparison
The Longleaf Bales (on left) are brighter, reddish orange, and provide greater contrast in the landscaping. The Slash Bales (on right) are darker and more brown in color and don’t keep as long.
Brighter Bale
We stand by our Carolina Longleaf Pine Straw Bale Size and Quality in our mission to provide you and your business with a Bigger, Brighter and…..Better Bale.
