Christmas trees are probably one of the trees that most people are particularly familiar with, but if you’ve recently been handling one, you might be wondering whether Christmas trees and pine trees are the same. They have a lot of similarities, but are they actually the same plant? Christmas trees certainly can be pine trees; …
Because pine trees grow quickly in height, you may wonder how much a pine tree is worth – and how much a forest of pine trees might be worth. Let’s dig a little deeper into this. The value of a pine tree plantation will vary depending on the type of tree and the area that …
Have you ever wondered what a pine tree’s natural habitat looks like? We often see these trees in forests and even in backyards, but where do they come from? Pine trees grow all over the Northern Hemisphere and even in some parts of the Southern Hemisphere. They are widely distributed and can be found in …
Have you ever wondered how fast a pine tree gains size and height? Few of us pay much attention to these trees, but it can be fascinating to learn more about them. Pine trees tend to take a slow and steady approach; they are long-lived, but gain height and girth pretty gradually. The growth rate …
Have you ever wondered about the life expectancy of a pine tree? Many trees live for a surprising number of years, but are pines among them? A pine tree’s life expectancy is heavily dependent on its species, but some pines live for upward of 700 years. The Bristlecone Pine can reach around 5000 years old …
Have you ever wondered whether a pine tree will survive if you take it away from the cold and put it in a warmer environment? Pines traditionally grow in cold climates, usually with snow and ice, so do they tolerate the heat? Pine trees will tolerate most warm climates, even though they are adapted to …
If you’ve found yourself feeling a little itchy and prickly recently, you may have started to wonder whether it’s possible to be allergic to a pine tree. Can pine trees cause allergies? Pine trees can cause allergies. The pollen, sap, and nuts can all cause an allergic reaction, and sometimes a very serious one. Not …
Pine trees are plants that most of us associate with northern climates, mountains, and snow – not hot countries. That might leave you wondering, can pine trees grow in the desert? Most pine trees prefer cold climates, but some are able to grow in the desert, and indeed the Desert Pine is perfectly suited to …
Are you thinking of getting a dwarf pine tree for your garden? There are some amazing specimens that you might like to look at, but which are the best options? Some of the best examples of dwarf pine trees that you can grow yourself are the Blue Weeping Colorado Spruce, the Pumila Norway Spruce, the …
Most trees have wide, flat leaves that are perfect for capturing the sunlight they need to photosynthesize and produce food. Although leaves vary from plant to plant, very few have developed needles the way pine trees have – so why is that? Why do pine trees have needles? Pine trees evolved needles in a response …