Family: Pinaceae
Canadian pine, Norway pine, red pine
Etymology: Pinus: the ancient Latin name
Plants: perennial, 50'-80' tall, evergreen tree; stems not whitened, bark somewhat reddish
Leaves: 3-8" needles 2 per cluster
Fruits: 1.5"-2.5" long cones
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial, 50'-80' tall, evergreen tree; stems not whitened, bark somewhat reddish
Leaves: 3-8" needles 2 per cluster
Fruits: 1.5"-2.5" long cones
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 7, Wetland Indicator = FACU USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Gymnosperms: Photos, descriptions, information Virginia Tech Dept. of Forestry, College of Natural Resources: detailed description and photographs Landscape Plants of the Upper Midwest; UW-Extension: Interactive guide providing information on cultivation including: soil, zone, growth rate, landscape uses, pruning, light requirements; with photos and Latin name pronounciation