Red Pine Tree (Pinus resinosa)

The red pine is a native North American tree species sometimes erroneously called the "Norway pine". Its natural range is around the upper Great Lakes through southern Canada west to Manatoba. It can be found further south in the United States (as in eastern West Virginia) on high mountainous ridges. The red pine has been extensively planted far outside of its natural range in re-forestation projects, in parks and in landscaping around buildings. It grows best in light, sandy, well-drained soils that are relatively low in nutrients. It does not tolerate urban conditions very well or shading by other tree species.

Red pines grow very rapidly for their first 60 or 70 years of life. They can live for up to 350 years and reach heights of 120 feet and diameters of up to three feet.

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