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Eastern White Pine ( Pinus strobus)

In Native Trees of the North East by Forest Keeper2 Comments

Description: Eastern White Pine  ( Pinus strobus) is a hardy and valuable conifer.  The largest of the northeastern conifers, a magnificent evergreen with  straight trunk and  and a crown of horizontal branches: 1 row added each year.  Prized for it’s lumber Eastern White Pine has been used for construction, millwork, trim, and pulpwood. Younger trees have replaced the once seemingly …

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Northern Red Oak

In Native Trees of the North East by Forest Keeper2 Comments

Description: Northern Red Oak ( Quercus rubra) of the Fagaceae family is a widespread, common Oak of the open woods. It is one of the largest Oaks, occasionally 125′ high. An important lumber species, mostly used for flooring, furniture, millwork, railroad cross ties, fence posts and pilings. A popular and handsome shade tree, with good form and dense foliage. Northern …