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Pinus resinosa Ait. Pin rouge
Red Pine is easily identified by its reddish, flaky bark and long
needles in bundles of two, that snap easily when bent.
Red Pine is commonly found on sandy, well-drained soils. After fire
or logging, Red Pine establishes itself in pure stands or mixedforests.
Low Moisture
Preference: Low
Sandy
Neutral to acid
Low
Low
2b
The bark on the trunk and
branches is pink to reddish brown.
The needles are shiny,
long and dark green, growing in dense bunches.
A moderate-sized tree whose
branches end in large tufts of needles to form an oval crown.
Red Pine is a fast-growing tree in full sunlight and in dry areas.
It is available mostly from forest nurseries in containers or as
bareroot seedlings.
Suited to restoration
of dry, poor, and acidic lands.
Ideal for planting
in clearings and old fields in woodlots, parks, and natural areas.
26m150-200 yrs
Dense, compact crown
provides nice shade for plantings away from roads with heavy traffic.
Can be an important
part of a well-designed windbreak, providing wildlife habitat and
energy conservation.
Red Pine is an important tree for food, shelter and homes for wildlife.
The seed is a favourite food of the pine siskin, chickadees, and
nuthatches, and is also eaten by squirrels, chipmunks, and mice.
The long needles can be braided into rope-like chains. The cones
are attractive and used in many crafts including Christmas wreaths.
The long poles of Red Pine is also used for log house constrution.
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