Red Pine – Pinus resinosa
Family Pinaceae: Pine, Cedar, Spruce, Fir
Height: to 140′ Spread: 40-50′ / Form: Upright / Hardy to USDA Zone 3
Red pine, also called Norway pine, is one of the most extensively planted species in the northern United States and Canada. It is a medium-size tree with lightweight, close-grained, pale reddish wood used primarily for timber and pulpwood.
Native Range – Red pine is confined to the Northern Forest region and the southern fringe of the Boreal Forest region. It grows in a narrow zone about 2400 km (1,500 mi) long and 800 km (500 mi) wide around the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River, most of it within or closely adjacent to the area glaciated during the late Pleistocene.
On sandy farmland in the Lake States, narrow strips (usually 3 to 8 rows) of red pine have been planted at intervals to reduce wind caused soil erosion in the fields. Similarly, narrow strips have been planted along roads to control snow drifting and to improve scenic aspects.
Family Pinaceae: Pine, Cedar, Spruce, Fir
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