Red Pine
Pinus resinosa
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Pinus resinosa, known as red pine (also Norway pine in Minnesota), is a pine native to Eastern North America, with a distribution from Pennsylvania and the Great Lakes region to Manitoba and Newfoundland. It is an adaptable species, and is a valuable forestry species in its native range. One of only two American members of subsection Pinus, the species is characterised by low genetic diversity.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Pinus resinosa |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Height | 60-80 ft |
| Bloom time | Cones, not flowers |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Dry |
| Soil | Sand |
| Wildlife value | Minnesota's state tree; fire-adapted; seed for crossbills and squirrels |
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