Different types of pine trees 12 Articles

by Clacky McSnackins

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 o...read more

by jf

Pine trees are a very interesting and diverse group of trees that have evolved from very early gymnosperm plants that grew after the lesser plants such as algae and ferns declined. Take the number, 200,000 years ago, and e...read more

by Sandra Petersen

I live in an area of North America where I can travel a short distance from my home and find a pine forest in which to walk. If I were to continue to travel north from here, I would soon come to the boreal forest biome of ...read more

by Jo.H

There are approx 105-110 different types of pine tree(experts disagree on the exact number.) Pines trees are divided into three basic sub-categories depending on leaf and cone shape. These are; STROBUS- white or soft p...read more

by Jerilee Wei

Being a card-carrying plant rustler, I couldn't believe my luck the day I came across a stand of young pines trees. At the time, I was working as a newbie citrus grove inspector in Tavares, Florida. I was quite captivate...read more

by Shtara Williams

Out of almost 90 different species of Pine trees in the world, a major percentage of these are in North America. The hardy evergreen' tree (those trees that do NOT shed their leaves for the winter) survives in rich, deep s...read more

by Krishna Shanmukh

Pine trees are beautiful trees widely available in North America. They are drought resistant and can thrive in poor soil conditions. They are widely used as Christmas trees and timber. They can be grown in landscapes and f...read more

by Idyllwilde

There are thirty-five varieties of pine trees native to North America. They are classified as evergreen, meaning they keep their foliage through the winter; the foliage being long, needle-like leaves. The female flowers of...read more

by Jeff Lane

Centuries ago, an early explorer of the North Carolina coast, impressed by the monoculture of huge, towering longleaf pine trees, wrote that the majestic pines were so numerous that a squirrel could travel for miles withou...read more

by Mary Paliescheskey

Pine trees are coniferous trees. They have needle leaves and cones. There are 115 different species of pine. These species are divided into three categories: Strobus (white or soft pine), Ducampopinus (pinyon, lacebark and...read more

by Madison

I love the smell of pine trees! When small my family vacationed in Maine and the trip up there on roads cutting through vast areas of wooded land was spectacular. We'd open the windows wide to enjoy the beautiful, pine s...read more

by Isobel Clayton

Pines trees are evergreen trees and there are over 100 different varieties - the exact number yet to be established by experts in the field. Pines are used for both decorative purposes in domestic gardens and commercial...read more