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Austrian pine, Pinus Austriaca* Austrian pine is a European 

 species of moderately rapid growth. It will grow on limestone 

 soils. It is quite well adapted for windbreak planting in parts of 

 western Ohio. For timber production it is inferior to the other 

 pines. 



Shortleaf pine, Pinus echinata. Shortleaf pine is a native of 

 southeastern Ohio and the southern states. The species is some- 

 what like pitch pine but its growth is slightly faster, its form bet- 

 ter and its wood more desirable for lumber. At present it is rec- 

 ommended for planting only in southeastern Ohio. It is especially 

 adapted for old field planting. 



European larch, Larix Europea. European larch is a native 

 of Europe and a species similar to the American tamarack but more 

 rapid in growth. It thrives best on somewhat light soils of fair 

 moisture content but grows well in all but the heavy wet clays and 

 the dry exposures of southeastern Ohio. It is a rapid grower but 

 rather difficult to transplant in sod. It is a deciduous conifer 

 dropping its leaves in the autumn. It comes into leaf early in the 

 spring and should be planted in early spring or autumn. 



Norway spruce, Picea excelsa. Norway spruce is a native of 

 Europe. It is of rapid growth, easily transplanted, and is useful 

 for lumber and pulpwood. It is one of the best species for wind- 

 breaks and shelter belts. It is not so well adapted to southern 

 Ohio. The species is quite tolerant of shade and may be used for 

 filling gaps in woods. It requires moderately fertile soils but will 

 not thrive on heavy clays, or those of poor drainage. In the cen- 

 tral and south portions of the State it should be grown on eastern 

 or northern exposures. Norway spruce is the best species for 

 Christmas tree production. 



Douglas fir, Pseudotsuga mucronata.-- (Rocky Mountain form.) 

 Douglas fir is similar in growth to the Norway spruce. It is of 

 slower growth in youth but more persistant in development later 

 on. The wood is of high commercial value, being the Oregon fir 

 of the West. The Pacific Coast form is not hardy in Ohio. The 

 tree is adapted for windbreaks and shelter belts. Its soil require- 

 ments are quite similar to the Norway spruce. 



Ponderosa pine, Pinus ponderosa. The Rocky Mountain and 

 Black Hills form has given fairly good results in Ohio. It re- 

 sembles the Austrian pine, but in the early stages is outgrown by 

 the former. 



Red cedar, Juniperus Virginiana. Red cedar is the native 

 juniper of Ohio, and a species of moderate growth. It tolerates 



