THE PINES 
AUSTRIAN PINE 
RED PINE—NORWAY PINE 
(Pinus resinosa) 
Most important of hard pines because of 
its adaptability and healthiness, it has 
abundant massive foliage that makes it 
highly decorative. 
Its first pyramidal growing form gives 
way later to a broad rounded top. It is long 
lived. In the forest it grows to 70 feet high 
in a relatively short time and is about the 
freest from insect pests. Makes valuable 
timber on a poor soil, sand or gravel. 
Notable for its red bark and dark green 
foliage. Has long needles in pairs, slender 
pointed winter buds, stout branches bearing 
soft clusters of needles thickest at the 
terminals giving the tree a free sweeping 
outline. 
AUSTRIAN PINE 
(Pinus nigra) 
Native to Europe and as far as western 
Asia, this hard pine is proving hardily 
adapted to this country though still rare 
enough in cultivation here. Leaves so dark 
green that they look black give this pine its 
second name. Forming a conical head with 
upper branches ascending, a well developed 
tree makes a beautiful 60 foot specimen for 
well over sixty years. 
Makes a good windbreak because it 
grows rapidly and its stout resilient branches 
withstand cold windy exposures. 
Has two needles in common with all hard 
pines; may be distinguished by its winter 
buds, which are long, plump, and light, 
while Red Pines are slender and pointed. 
Fine for city use because it withstands 
dust and smoke. Valuable for windy hill¬ 
tops, poor soil or salty sea winds. 
RED PINE—NORWAY PINE 
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