PINE TREES

Scientific Name: Pinus spp.

Common Names: Pine Tree

Size: Varies greatly depending on the species. Some pines are dwarf shrubs reaching only a few meters tall, while others are towering giants reaching over 100 meters (330 feet) in height.

Leaves: Pine trees have needle-like leaves, called needles, that are long and slender. These needles are covered in a waxy coating to help prevent water loss in cold climates.

Cones: Pines are cone-bearing trees. They produce separate cones for male and female reproduction.

Uses:

Timber: Pine is one of the most commercially important trees in the world.

• Lumber for construction
• Plywood
• Pulpwood for paper production
• Furniture

Resin: Pines produce a resinous sap that can be tapped and collected.

• Turpentine
• Rosin
• Adhesives
• Varnishes