Pine trees are some of the biggest and most well known trees in the United States. They can be found in virtually every state in some form, and are found in numerous varieties and colorations. The pine tree is also one of the most popular trees purchased at nursery's especially during the Christmas season for obvious reasons. However, even though there are so many different types of pine trees, it's still relatively easy to find your favorites in the mix and ones that will look the best in your own yard.

LACE BARK PINE
This pine tree is one of my favorites, because it doesn't look like a typical pine tree in shape. It actually has a similar type of shape that you would expect from any leafed tree, but instead of having leaves, the tree still has needles. Regardless, it has an impressive stature about it and looks beautiful in any yard. It also has a really nice bark that is somewhat multi colored, but has a great deal of green in it. This of course is somewhat unusual for a pine tree. Another great quality is that it is very easy to shape, much like a bonsai.

The tree itself grows to be about 40 feet tall, with a spread of around 30 feet. The tree is capable of growing in drought conditions, however, this is generally just the older trees that are capable of withstanding the longer periods of drought. It is recommend that these trees are kept in full sunlight for adequate growth. This makes this tree ideal for somewhat warmer climate areas.

PONDEROSA PINE
While it is one of the best known pine trees in the west, it isn't exactly the best tree to have in your yard. The Ponderosa Pine is a monster of a pine tree that is normally used along road ways in order to prevent avalanches by holding down earth with their massive powerful root structure. They have also been used to block sound and unsightly areas of town as well.

These trees grow to be about 80 feet tall with a spread around 25 feet. Because of it's massive height, it is generally one of the tallest trees in it's area and requires a decent amount of sunlight because of this, but can handle lower levels of sunlight as well, especially during juvenile stages of growth. It prefers a more moist soil overall.

EASTERN WHITE PINE
This is a relatively versatile tree, that is generally grown in the north. It has a somewhat bluish tinge and has become extremely popular with many landscapers, because of the ease with which it can be transplanted. It has also been named the

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