red pine (Pinus resinosa)
Family: Pinaceae
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| Form:
This is a medium sized tree reaching heights of 50 to 90 ft. and a dbh of 2 to 3 ft. |
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| Needles: Arrangement: 2 per fascicle Length: 4-6″ long Shape: serrulate Other: brittle and breaking when doubled; dark yellow-green in color [if 789 not_equals=””] Shape: [/if 100] |
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| Bark:
The bark has a distinctly red to reddish-brown color. It has scales when young that later mature into large plates. |
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| Cones:
The cones are long, ovid, and brown in color. |
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| Distinguishing Characteristics:
This species has a distinctive red bark, ovid cones, and two needles per fascicle. It self-prunes lower branches easily. |
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| Range:
This species occurs around the Great Lakes area, as well as, the north eastern U.S. |
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| Silvics:
This species is intolerant and occurs on light sandy soils. |
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| Ecological and Cultural Importance:
The wood is used for lumber, railroad ties, and mine timbers. It is a major pine reforestation species in the northern U.S. Moose, deer, and snowshoe hares browse this species. |
