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The King Pine got it's name because during the American Colonial period, the largest pines in the forest were marked and reserved for making masts for ships, by order of the King. Cutting down one of the King's Pines would be punished by death. However, occasionally in a storm, a massive white pine would fall. These trees could be salvaged privately and sold for lumber, at a very large profit . These damaged trees, or "windfalls" are also the origin of the term "Windfall"
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What is Maine's state tree?
Maine's state tree is the Eastern White Pine.
Evergreen trees are in Kentucky?
The Eastern White Pine, Virginia Pine, Shortleaf Pine, and Pitch Pine are all native to the state. They are most found in Eastern Kentucky.
Scientific name for white pine tree?
This might refer to more than one species. In eastern North America we usually call the "eastern white pine" just "white pine" because it is the only white pine in this area. The latin for easten white pine is Pinus strobus in the family Pinaceae.
What is the eastern white pine?
It is the official tree for Ontario.
What is the national tree of Ontario?
eastern white pine
What are pine trees seeds called?
What is the pine tree commonly called "Northern pine?" Is it possibly the Eastern white pine?
What is the biggest tree in Michigan?
The Mighigan state tree is the Eastern white pine, otherly known as the northern white pine.
What is Maine's Official state tree?
The Eastern White Pine.
How did Maine get its state nickname?
In the days of sailing ships the tall Eastern White Pine was highly prized for masts.Maine is called the Pine Tree State for its tree symbol and the 17 million acres of Pine Tree forest that it has.
Is the leaf of the eastern white pine lobed or smooth?
The leaf of the eastern white pine is smooth, meaning it is not lobed. The needles are slender and can measure between 2.5 to 5 inches in length.
Are there natural predators for the Eastern White Pine?
Pine adelgids are a natural predator of the Eastern white pine. Heavy infestations on branches of pines will cause stunted growth. This pest usually does not attack smaller trees. Lady beetles are another natural predator.
What is Michigan's state tree?
Michigan's state tree is the white pine (Pinus strobus). It was designated as the state tree in 1955. The white pine is valued for its timber and was historically important for Michigan's logging industry.
