Pitch Pine (Pinus rigida) - Ontario Trees and Shrubs

Pitch Pine
Pinus rigida

Pitch Pine (Pinus rigida) Other common names: Torch Pine

French names: Pin rigide

Family: Pine Family (Pinaceae)

Group: Pines

Distinctive features: Tree

Leaves: Evergreen

Books: Trees in Canada: 54

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: rigida: rigid, stiff

Photographs: 60 photographs available, of which 13 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

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Pitch Pine (Pinus rigida)

a Pitch Pine in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey.

Pitch Pine (Pinus rigida)

A distinguishing feature of Pitch Pine are the needles which often grow straight out of the trunk.

Pitch Pine (Pinus rigida)

A nice bunch of needles.

Pitch Pine (Pinus rigida)

Pitch Pine needles are in groups of three.

Pitch Pine (Pinus rigida)

Pitch Pine seed cone.

Pitch Pine (Pinus rigida)

Pitch Pine cones will grow straight out of the trunk as well as the needles.

Pitch Pine (Pinus rigida)

Pitch Pine are very resistant to fire.

Pitch Pine (Pinus rigida)

A young Pitch Pine in the Guelph Arboretum in Guelph, Ontario.

Pitch Pine (Pinus rigida)

Mature Pitch Pines in New Jersey.

Pitch Pine (Pinus rigida)

Descriptive sign in the Guelph Arboretum (Ontario).

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Range map for Pitch Pine (Pinus rigida)

PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.

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Pitch Pine Pinus rigida

Pitch Pine
Pinus rigida