Red Pine
Evergreen conifer growing 20-35 m tall with a rounded to oval crown. Features long needles in pairs and reddish-brown bark. Prefers well-drained, acidic soils and full sun. Tolerates dry, sandy soils. Provides food and habitat for wildlife. Historically important for timber. Suitable for windbreaks, reforestation projects, and large landscapes. Native to northeastern North America.
Plant Details
Bloom Colour: N/A (Conifer)
Bloom Time: N/A (Conifer)
Sun Requirements: Sun
Moisture: Dry to Moist-Drained
Phenology: Evergreen foliage year-round. New growth 'candles' emerge May-June. Male pollen cones release pollen in June. Female cones develop over two years, maturing and releasing seeds in fall of second year.
Wildlife Value: Seeds eaten by crossbills and pine siskins; important winter cover; nesting sites for many birds including owls
Habit Over Time: Forms a tall, straight-trunked tree with a rounded to oval crown. The branching pattern is open and irregular, allowing filtered light to reach the ground. Lower branches are typically shed as the tree matures, creating open space beneath the canopy. Does not spread vegetatively and maintains a predictable footprint.
Height: Tall (50-80 feet)