Pine
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Pine
Pinus
Pine trees are tall evergreens with needle-like leaves. They produce cones that hold their seeds. Pine trees stay green all year round, even in winter!
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Pine has long, slender, needle-like leaves, typically in bundles of two to five, often a rich green or blue-green color. Its bark is usually thick, scaly, and reddish-brown, distinct from the smooth bark of many deciduous trees. It produces woody cones of various sizes.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsida
Category
TreesRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Pine oil, made from needles and wood, is used in cleaning products.
Pine trees are among the world's oldest living organisms!
Some pine cones need wildfire heat to open and release their seeds!
The tallest pine tree ever recorded was over 80 meters tall!
Special abilities
Ability
Sticky Shield
Pine can produce sticky resin to trap insects and seal wounds, protecting itself from harm.
Ability
Winter Green
Pine has needle-like leaves with a waxy coating that helps it conserve water in dry or cold weather.
Ability
Year-Round Food Maker
Pine can keep its needles for many years, allowing it to make food even during winter.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-45 m
- Canopy Spread
- 6-15 m
- Edible
- Yes
- Trunk Diameter
- 50-150 cm
- Lifespan
- 100-500 years
- Fruit Type
- Cone
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
Ecological connections
eats
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
eats pine nuts, stores cones
eats
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
specialized beak for cones
symbiotic with
Slippery Jack mushroom
Suillus luteus
shares nutrients with roots
parasitizes
Mountain Pine Beetle
Dendroctonus ponderosae
bores into bark, causes damage
shelters
Steller's Jay
Cyanocitta stelleri
nests in branches, eats seeds
Traits
Mycorrhizal
This trait describes a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and the roots of a plant, benefiting both organisms.
Cold Hardy
Cold hardy plants are able to withstand low temperatures and freezing conditions without significant damage.
Coniferous
Coniferous plants are typically evergreen, bearing needles or scales and reproductive cones.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Timber
Timber refers to wood that has been prepared for use in building and carpentry.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
Pine TreeYellow Pine
Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Be careful around pine trees with sharp needles and avoid climbing them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Pine?
15-45 m
How wide does Pine spread?
6-15 m
Is Pine edible?
Yes
How big is Pine?
50-150 cm
How long does Pine live?
100-500 years
Where is Pine usually found?
Forests
What kind of fruit does Pine produce?
Cone
How fast does Pine grow?
Medium
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