Pinus strobus (Eastern White Pine)
Description: evergreen tree, 80-100ft. high, sandy loam, rock ridges, and bogs
Leaves: needles 3-5 in. long in bunches of 5
Cones: resinous (aromatic oils) 4-8in.long
Bark: dark green (young) or deeply cracked, dark brown (mature)
Range: northern states
USDA, NRCS. 2015. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov, 15 July 2015). National Plant Data Team, Greensboro, NC 27401-4901 USA.
Photo 3: Leaf Wisconsin’s K-12 Forestry Education Program. Tree Identification Tools. Dichotomous Keys. http//www.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/leaf/Pages/LEAF-Tree-Identification-Cards.aspx.