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1. How do I know what kind of pine tree I have?
2. How many different pine trees are there?
3. What pine trees grow in Australia?
4. What type of pine tree has long needles?
5. What is the difference between a fir tree and a pine tree?
6. Which pine trees are poisonous?
7. Why are pine trees bad?
8. What does a white pine tree look like?
9. What eats a pine tree?
10. Are any pine trees native to Australia?
11. Are Australian pine trees poisonous?
12. Are pencil pines native to Australia?
13. How do I identify red pine?
14. Should I leave pine needles under the tree?
15. What is the spiritual meaning of a pine tree?
16. What happens when you cut the top off a pine tree?
17. Are firs pines?
18. Are pine trees dangerous?
19. Is pine tree sap poisonous to humans?
20. Do pine trees give off oxygen?

How do I know what kind of pine tree I have?

Pine trees can be identified by their needle-like leaves, seed-bearing cones, and reddish-brown or gray bark. Another identifying feature of pine trees is their egg-shaped cones that hang down from branches. Some types of pines can have large woody cones with scales that are long and straight.

How many different pine trees are there?

Pine is a coniferous tree in the genus Pinus, in the family Pinaceae. There are about 111 species of pines worldwide, although different authorities accept between 105 and 125 species. 1 Pines are native to most of the Northern Hemisphere.

What pine trees grow in Australia?

What type of pine tree has long needles?

Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) has needles 8 to 18 inches long and grows at a rate of 24 to 36 inches per year. This Southeastern U.S. native gives cones in fall or winter. Torrey pine (Pinus torreyana) bears needles 8 to 13 inches long and grows at a rate of 36 inches per year. This U.S. native has cones in winter.

What is the difference between a fir tree and a pine tree?

If a twig bears needles in groups of two, three, or five, you can safely call it a pine. If the twig carries its needles singly, it's a good bet you've got a fir or a spruce. ... If it feels flat and doesn't roll easily, it's a fir. If the needle has four sides and, thus, rolls easily between your fingers, it's a spruce.

Which pine trees are poisonous?

Some species of pine like the Ponderosa pine, as well as trees that look like pines, but actually aren't, like the yew species and the Norfolk Island pine, are actually toxic to drink. But many others, including eastern white pine and noble fir (actually in the pine family) are delicious and safe to drink.

Why are pine trees bad?

Pine trees are one of the biggest contributors to air pollution. They give off gases that react with airborne chemicals — many of which are produced by human activity — creating tiny, invisible particles that muddy the air.

What does a white pine tree look like?

White pine is easy to identify. Its leaves or needles occur in bundles or fascicles of five, 3-5 inches long, bluish green, with fine white lines or stomata. The cones are 3-6 inches long, gradually tapering, with cone scales without prickles and light tan to whitish in color on outer edge of the scales.

What eats a pine tree?

While pine trees are generally healthy, they are susceptible to infestations of insects that can damage the tree and its needles through feeding. Two common pests of pine trees are the European pine sawfly and the Southern pine beetle.

Are any pine trees native to Australia?

The common plantation pine trees (eg. Pinus radiata) are not native to Australia but in some places have become naturalised (can exist on their own in the wild). Many of our native conifer species are not found anywhere else in the world, that is, they are endemic to Australia.

Are Australian pine trees poisonous?

The American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says the Australian pine, Araucana heterophylla, contains an unknown toxic substance that causes vomiting and depression in dogs and cats. The Australian pine is also called the Norfolk pine, house pine, and Norfolk Island pine.

Are pencil pines native to Australia?

Athrotaxis cupressoides, is also known as pencil pine, despite being a species of the family Cupressaceae, and not a member of the pine family. Found either as an erect shrub or as a tree, this species is endemic to Tasmania Australia.

How do I identify red pine?

When growing under natural conditions, the red pine reaches a height of 90 to 100 feet and a diameter of 30 to 40 inches, with a tall, straight, clean trunk and an open, rounded picturesque crown. The tree gets its name from the bright orange-colored or reddish bark, which divides into large plates as the tree matures.

Should I leave pine needles under the tree?

It is normal for pine trees to shed their needles, within reason. As needles age, they become less efficient for the tree and the tree will drop them. Most of these come from the more inner part of the branches. ... You can leave the needles under the tree, the needles will breakdown and provide nutrients for the tree.

What is the spiritual meaning of a pine tree?

For instance, Pines (Pinus spp.) have permeated into the folklore of many cultures, being associated with immortality, steadiness and resilience possibly due to their successful adaptation to diverse and often harsh environments, as well as their longevity in nature. ...

What happens when you cut the top off a pine tree?

Topping spoils a pine tree's natural shape. Cutting the top off a pine tree (​Pinus​ spp.) won't immediately kill the tree, but a large pruning wound could leave the tree open to potentially deadly infections. Canopies of pine trees and many other evergreens grow outward from the needle-bearing tips of branches.

Are firs pines?

Although both fir and pine trees are conifers, bearing cones, and members of the same plant family, Pinaceae, their plant group names are different. Fir trees are members of the genus Abies; whereas pine trees belong to Pinus.

Are pine trees dangerous?

The needles of at least 20 familiar pine trees are toxic and present serious risk to livestock. Although the needles, as well as the bark and branch tips, are toxic to horses, goats and sheep, cattle are especially susceptible to potentially lethal reactions, including premature births and miscarriages.

Is pine tree sap poisonous to humans?

Pine sap contains Turpentine and the extracted and boiled stuff (Stockholm Tar) will make you pretty sick if eaten. Some people are allergic as well. All in all, not really poisonous, but with the exception of pine nuts, not very pleasant either.

Do pine trees give off oxygen?

It's a ludicrous strategy, for not only do pine trees – or any other tree species for that matter – not produce ozone, they actually help reduce pollutants such as carbon dioxide and dust, lower ambient air temperature and produce oxygen, says Dr. Eric Taylor, forestry specialist with Texas Cooperative Extension.