Pinus species

 

CLASSIFICATION Evergreen conifer

HABIT/SIZE Small shrub to large tree

LEAVES Borne in clusters of two, three, or five; persist for two or more years; sharply pointed

FRUIT/SEED/CONE Cones are variable in size and shape and may be persistent on the tree for several years. Separate male and female cones are on the same tree.

BARK Majority have thick, scaly bark, but can be thin and flaky, reddish-brown to gray in color

 

A close up of medium green pine needles    

A close up of a small dark brown pine cone

A medium sized round pine tree    

Grey pine bark with deep furrows