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

red pine

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

Red pine has thick, reddish bark that helps it survive ground fires, protecting the living inner wood from heat damage.

Its long, dark green needles stay on the tree for years, allowing it to photosynthesize even in winter snows.

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
Is Edible: No
Toxicity: None
Lifecycle: Perennial
Pollination Method: Wind

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

These amazing plants can handle chilly weather and even snow, staying strong and healthy when temperatures drop. They're true winter survivors!

Coniferous

Imagine trees with needles instead of flat leaves and special cones that hold their seeds. These evergreens bring green to the forest all year long!

Evergreen

These wonderful plants keep their leaves or needles all year round, providing beautiful green scenery even in the chilliest months. They stay green forever!

Timber

Discover how people use wood from trees to build amazing things, from houses to furniture! It's an important natural resource that helps us every day.

Forest

These lush habitats are filled with countless trees, offering homes to a huge variety of plants and animals! Immerse yourself in the green canopy.

Longevous

Marvel at organisms that have an incredible capacity to live for a very, very long time, sometimes spanning centuries or even millennia. They are the elders of the natural world!