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Red Pine (Norway Pine)

Pinus resinosa

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Field Notes

Description:

This tree is noted for its tall and straight trunk. It often grows as tall as 35 m (115 ft) in height. The tree's crown is conical with a round top, especially as it matures. The bark consists of thin scales and are gray-brown tending towards red at the top of the tree. Needles are 12–18 cm (4.7-7 in) in length and are grouped in bundles of two.

Habitat:

Is found primarily in northeastern US and neighboring parts of Canada west to Minnesota and south to Illinois. Often found on impoverished, sandy or rocky soils.

Notes:

This pine is also known as the Norway Pine, but is native to North America.

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