Eastern White Pine vs Red Pine
Eastern white pine and red pine are often confused where their ranges overlap as both are large, straight-growing trees with long needles.
Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) | Red Pine (Pinus resinosa) |
A common native pine of the northeast, Eastern White Pine is the tallest tree in the east, and more shade-tolerant than most pines. | |
Needles in bundles of 5. Photo © Mark Apgar, CC BY 4.0. | Needles in bundles of 2. Photo © Alexander Peichel, Public Domain. |