red pine
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red pine
Pinus resinosa
The red pine is a tall tree with long, slender needles that are green all year round. It has a beautiful reddish-brown bark that can be very rough. This tree is great for making paper and is often found in forests.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The red pine is a tall, straight evergreen tree with distinctive reddish-brown bark that flakes into irregular plates. Its long, dark green needles grow in bundles of two, making its crown appear dense and slightly conical.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassPinopsidaOrderPinalesFamilyPinaceaeGenusPinus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
2
Interesting facts
Its reddish-brown bark gives it a unique 'scales' look, inspiring its common name!
Red pine wood is so straight and strong, it was once perfect for making tall ship masts!
Red pines can live for over 300 years, becoming ancient, silent guardians of the forest!
Young red pines grow faster than many other pines, quickly reaching for the sunlight!
Special abilities
Ability
Fire Armor
Red pine has thick, reddish bark that helps it survive ground fires, protecting the living inner wood from heat damage.
Ability
Evergreen Energy
Its long, dark green needles stay on the tree for years, allowing it to photosynthesize even in winter snows.
Ability
Wind Resilience
The red pine develops strong roots and sturdy wood, helping it stand firm against strong winds and storms.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 2000-4000 cm
- Spread
- 600-1200 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Wind
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Ecological connections
eaten by
White-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
browses on young seedlings and needles
eats
Red squirrel
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
collects and eats seeds from its cones
parasitizes
Pine Engraver
Ips pini
larvae tunnel and feed under the bark, weakening the tree
Traits
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.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Also known as
No aliases listed yet.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Stay on paths when exploring forests, and don't touch sharp branches.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is red pine?
2000-4000 cm
How wide does red pine spread?
600-1200 cm
When does red pine bloom?
Spring
Is red pine edible?
No
Is red pine toxic?
None
What is red pine's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is red pine pollinated?
Wind
Where is red pine usually found?
Forests
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