red pine
Pinus resinosa
Red pine is one of the most extensively planted trees in the northern U.S. and Canada. It is used for windbreaks, erosion control, and wood products. Red pine needles are 4 to 6 inches long, and occur in bundles of 2.
Red pine is used for lumber, piling, poles, cabin logs, railroad ties, posts, mine timbers, pulpwood, and fuelwood.
Red pine provides cover, nesting sites, and food for many birds and other animals.
Red pine is less shade tolerant than many common associates. Clearcut, seed-tree, and shelterwood methods are recommended.
Fun facts
Red pine has been widely planted for land reclamation. Natural stands declined following heavy harvesting and lack of seed trees in the early 1900's.Pinus
Latin name for pine from Greek "pitus".
resinosa
resinous.
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