Images of the Pitch Pine (Pinus rigida)

Pitch Pine

Pinus rigida

This evergreen tree, also called Torch Pine, is native to the northeastern United States and Canada. The grayish-brown bark of this pine is very thick and resistant to fire. Its decay-resistant wood was once used to build ships and make railroad ties.

Habitat:Dry, rocky or sandy sites, swamps.

Growth Habit:Evergreen tree, growing 15-30 m tall.

Bloom Time:Spring.

Longevity:Moderate.

Presence in US:CT DC DE GA IL IN KY MA MD ME MN NC NH NJ NY OH PA RI SC TN VA VT WV

Presence in Canada:NS ON QC

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This project was supported in part by NSF Grant IIS-03-25867 (ITR: An Electronic Field Guide: Plant Exploration and Discovery in the 21st Century) and by the Washington Biologists' Field Club.

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