Pines (I) Flashcards
What is the binomial name of Jack Pine?
Pinus banksiana
What is a pioneer species?
Plant colonizer that ‘colonizes’ a space first
What are serotinous cones?
Cones the open during high heat or fire
What plant is widely distributed in Canada?
Jack pine
What are the uses of Jack pine?
Not very ornamental, suitable for windbreaks
What is the binomial name of Dwarf mugo pine?
Pinus mugo var. pumilio
Are Dwarf mugo pines tolerant of urban conditions?
Yes
What pests can affect dwarf Mugo pine?
Pine needle scale and saw flies
What are the uses for dwarf mugo pine?
Foundation planting, rock garden, mass planting
How does the Austrian pine transform as it grows from a young plant to a mature plant?
Has dense pyramidal shape when young and opens up to more of an umbrella shape when it matures
Is Austrian pine tolerant of urban conditions?
Yes (can tolerate high heat, salt and pollution well)
Can be overused
What happens if you plant Austrian pine too close together?
Fungus due to humidity
What’s the binomial name of Austrian pine?
Pinus nigra
How can you tell apart Austrian pine from Red pine?
Austrian pine has flexible needles whereas red pine needles can break
Austrian pine needles grow in all directions kind of like a giant spikey ball whereas red pine needles grow mostly in one direction
What are the soil conditions of Austrian pine?
Needs deep soil
Has some drought tolerance
What is the binomial name for red pine?
Pinus resinosa
Is Red pine suitable for urban conditions?
Not really. More suitable for rural conditions as it’s not tolerant of pollution and salt
What are the uses of red pine?
Picturesque tree for windbreaks and group plantings
Used to make poles, pulpwood and timber
Which tree is the most widely distributed tree in the world?
Scots pine
What is the binomial name of Scots pine?
Pinus sylvestris
How tall does the Scots pine grow?
60 feet
What type of soil does Scots pine need?
Acidic, moist, well draining
Does Scots pine tolerate urban conditions?
Yes; low maintenance plant that tolerates deer and pollution
What are the uses of the Scots pine?
Makes cellophane, plastic, oil, perfumes
Specimen, Christmas tree, timber tree in Europe
