Términos

Species of North American pine native to the area of the Northwest Territories to Nova Scotia, Canada, and Minnesota to Maine and Indiana, United States. In its far western range, it hybridizes readily with the closely related lodgepole pine (P. contorta).

Species of hard pine native to Central America, Cuba, the Bahamas, and the Turks and Caicos Islands, found in tropical and subtropical coniferous forests. There are three varieties, which are treated as separate species in some classifications.

Species of small, shrubby pine tree found in Florida and Alabama in the U.S., growing 5-10 m (16-33 feet) tall, confined to infertile, well-drained, sandy habitats where competition from larger-growing species is minimized by the harsh growing conditions, as in the Florida scrub.

Species of pine known in several subspecies, growing as an evergreen shrub or tree, native to western North America. The name "contorta" refers to the twisted forms of some individuals growing at the coast.

Species of pine native to the eastern highlands of the island of Cuba. The closely related Hispaniolan pine (P. occidentalis), native to the neighboring island of Hispaniola, is treated as the same species as the Cuban pine in some classifications.

Species of pine native to the southeastern area of North America, having a variable form and reaching 30 m in height. It produces soft, pale yellow, easily worked wood primarily used for millwork, interior trim, toys, and siding.

Species of pine tree native to the southeastern U.S., growing to 30 m (95 feet) in height. It is named "slash pine" is named for its habitat of swampy overgrown land, called "slashes."

Species of pine tree found on the coastal plains from southern South Carolina south to northern Florida and west to southern Louisiana in the U.S. This pine is a straight-growing, medium-sized species, attaining heights of 20-35 m.

Species of North American pine related to Ponderosa Pine, found in the area from southwest Oregon, United States, to northern Baja California, Mexico.

Species of pine native to the mountains of Oregon and California, United States, and Baja California, Mexico. It is one of the largest species of pine, 40-60 m (130-200 feet) in height. The species is prominent in the Achumawi First People creation myth, in which the creator drops a seed from the tree to make one of the first people.

One of two long-lived species of bristlecone pine (the other is Pinus aristata) that grow at high altitudes in the Western U.S. Pinus longaeva lives longer than any other tree. Dendrochronological studies have produced a continuous tree-ring sequence back to 6700 BC for a sample in the White Mountains of California. Like other bristlecone pines, its cones have long curving spines on each scale.

Species of large evergreen tree, growing to 20-55 m tall, native to Europe and western Asia. Its name, "black pine," is derived from the somber appearance created by dark green, sharp, rigid, rather long needles and deeply fissured bark. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental.

Species of evergreen tree having long, tufted foliage and a tall, columnar trunk up to 35 m in height, found along the coastal plain of the southern U.S. from Texas to Virginia and Florida. The species is a principal source of turpentine, kraft paper, paperboard, and book paper made in the United States. The hard, stiff, durable lumber was also used for ships, boxes, flooring, heavy construction, and millwork.

Species of white pine native to Japan, growing 15-25 m tall and typically as wide as it is tall. Needle-like leaves grow in bundles of five.

Species of medium-sized tree native to the western and southwestern Mediterranean region. It is widely planted for timber in its native area, being one of the most important trees in forestry in France, Spain and Portugal. Also used as an ornamental and for medicine and turpentine.

Pine tree native to the Mediterranean region, occurring in Southern Europe, North Africa, and the Levant, known for its edible seeds, which are also used for a variety of products including pine seed oil used in painting.

Species of widespread and variable pine native to western North America and widely cultivated elsewhere for its timber and for ornament.

Species of shrubby pine native to northeastern Asia, including the islands of Japan.

Species of evergreen pine tree characterized by tall, straight growth in a variety of North American habitats, including Newfoundland to Manitoba, and south to Virginia, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

Species of pine tree found along the Atlantic coastal plain of the eastern United States, recognizable by an irregular growth pattern and crooked limbs. At its northern range it hybridizes with P. rigida; in some classifications it is considered a subspecies of P. rigida.