Bark
Cone
Taxonomy
| Clade | gymnosperm |
|---|---|
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Pinus |
| Species | resinosa |
| Common Name | red pine |
| iTree Code | PIRE |
Plant Form
| Form | Tree: pyramidal to conical crown |
|---|---|
| Height | 80 feet |
| Spread | 60 feet |
| Deciduous | No |
Identification Description
| Foliage | slender, paired, dark green needles, 4-6" long; densely packed; snap when bent | Leaf Type
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Needle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 2 | ||
| Bark | light and dark gray with areas of red/brown, slight cracks or fissures; developing large thick plates | ||
| Bud | oval, 1/2" long, resinous | ||
| Twig | gray or light brown with protrusions where needles attach | ||
| Pollen Cone | male (staminate strobili) purple/red in lower canopy; female (ovulate strobili) smaller in upper canopy; both male and female on same tree (monoecious) | ||
| Seed Cone | woody cones, egg-shaped, 2" long, attached directly to branch (sessile) | ||
| Fall Color | green | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 2b | Min | 4.5 | Soil | Intolerant |
| Max | 5b | Max | 6.0 | Spray | Intolerant |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Intolerant | Intolerant | No |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States, Canada |
| More Information | Visit External Site |