It can only withstand short periods of temperatures as low as , but resists well occasional dips below . It is moderately drought-tolerant, and in this respect is superior to Pinus taeda. The average annual rainfall in its native habitat is from 750 to 2000 mm.
This species can tolerate short-term exposure to temperatures as low as , but it also tolerates occasional brief drops below . It has moderate drought tolerance, which is superior to that of Pinus taeda. The average annual rainfall in its native habitat ranges from 750 to 2000 mm.