Scientific Name
Pinus
Common Name
pine

Characteristics

ID hints
Leaves in fascicles of 2,3 or 5***
- Juvenile leaves needles in fascicles
- Adult leaves scale-like, appressed
Cones large, erect
- Scales with umbo, often prickly

4-H Horticulture Contest, Dr. Alice B. Russell, Dr. Paul R. Fantz, and Larry Bass, Department of Horticultural Science, NC Cooperative Extension Service, NC State University. All Pictures Copyright @1997Alice B. Russell. Computer programming by Miguel A. Buendia, graphics by Brad Capel.

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