Branchlets

Buds

Closed cones

Open cone

Name

Pinus rigida Mill., Gard. Dict., ed. 8. n. 10 (1768).
[Pitch pine, Hard pine]

Description

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Notes

Of limited commercial value, mostly used for producing charcoal. It does well in poor soils and can therefore be used to replant waste areas.

Natural Distribution

SE Canada, and E U.S.A.