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Red pine

Pinus resinosa | Family: Pinaceae

submission: Chrissy McIntire

Identification:

Leaves—

long thin green stubs

Twigs—

long, not very thin, rough, dull color.

Flowers—

N/A

Fruit—

short, wide flared out brown pines

Bark—

rough, fragile cracked texture, dull brown color

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Natural History:

Lifespan—

at least 200 years.

General description—

Fast growing and long lived, they are commonly confused with the Norway pine tree. They grow best in sandy soils.

Natural distribution and habitat—

Native to North America (usually found near the Great lakes and southern regions of Canada)

Conservation status—

Used in reforestation projects. Currently affected by moist soils, urban buildings, and competition with hardwood tree species. (They are being shaded out by its seedlings.)

Uses—

Planted near buildings. Also used in lumber industry.

References:

  1. “Red Pine tree.” Psu.edu, The virtual nature trail at Penn State New Kensington. 8 October 2013, http://www.psu.edu/dept/nkbiology/naturetrail/speciespages/redpine.htm
  2. “Red Pine,” woodlandstewardship.org, Woodland Stewardship, http://woodlandstewardship.org/wp-content/uploads/ch6/types/ch6_types_redpine.html
  3. “Pinus Resinosa,” eol.org, Encyclopedia of Life, http://eol.org/pages/999711/details

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