Pinus resinosa Red Pine
Native To: Regional Wetland Indicator: FACU Soil: pH 4. 5 - 6.5
Form/Color Evergreen; conical to ovoid; 75'-100'; 50'- Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
75' wide; bright green to dark green Tolerance: tolerance.
foliage by midsummer; reddish purple
cone mid May- early June; tan brown to Urban Sensitive to soil compaction.
silvery gray cone from mid August- late Tolerance:
October.
Habitat: Dry sandy or rocky soil; low ridges
adjacent to lakes, ridgetops, outwash
plains. Ecosystem Very high wildlife value for songbirds,
Services: upland ground birds, small
mammals, hoofed browsers.
Hydrology: Intolerant of flooding; prefers moist
conditions but tolerates dry conditions.
Ornamental Reddish-brown, scaly bark, evergreen
Value: foliage. Compatibility:
Salt Low tolerance of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Long lifespan, medium grower.
Shade Moderately tolerant of shade.
Tolerance:
Pinus rigida Pitch Pine
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FACU Soil: pH 4.6-6.5
Form/Color Evergreen; irregular and globular form; Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
50'-75'tall; 50'-75' wide spread; dark Tolerance: tolerance.
yellow green; red purple cone in May.
Urban Intolerant of soil compaction, sensitive
Tolerance: to ozone.
Habitat: Sterile sandy soil; shallow soil on steep
rocky land, ridges, south or west facing
slopes, windbreak. Ecosystem Very high wildlife value for songbirds,
Services: upland birds, and small birds.
Hydrology: Tolerates drought; intolerant of flooding
and saturated soil for more than 25%
Ornamental Irregular globular form, persisting cones,
Value: evergreen foliage. Compatibility:
Salt Tolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Able to tolerate fire. Used for
restoring rocky or pine barren
Shade Intolerant of shade. habitats, short lifespan, fast grower.
Tolerance: