ABOUT SCOTCH AND WHITE PINES

ABOUT SCOTCH AND WHITE PINES

SCOTCH PINE: This non-Iowa native has been planted widely here both for farmstead windbreaks and ornamental use. The 1-1/2 to 3 inch long, bluish needles occur in bundles of two and are twisted or spiral as they leave the twig. The cone is small, 1 to 1-1/2 inches in length. The branching of the tree is quite open.

WHITE PINES: Native to Iowa, the white pine is easy to identify. Its needles occur in bundles or fascicles of five, 3-5 inches long, bluish green, with fine white lines or stomata. The cones are 3-6 inches long, gradually tapering, with cone scales without prickles and light tan to whitish in color on outer edge of the scales.