Red Pine

Pinus resinosa
Pinaceae
Pinus resinosa cone MJP
Pinus resinosa bark MJP
Pinus resinosa form MJP
Distinct red-brown, scaly bark. Tolerates dry, gravelly, or rocky soils, so used frequently for reforestation of poor sites. Useful as erosion control and as a windbreak.

Summary

Climate Tolerance
Lost
Wildlife Benefits
Seeds food source for birds, small mammals; host to Imperial moth and Pine elfin butterfly
Pollination Type
Wind
Plant Hardiness Zones
2 to 5
# Butterfly/Moths that use as host
NA
Bloom Time
Spring (Mar-May)
Shade/Sun Tolerance
Full Sun: Receives 6 or more hours of direct sunlight
Maximum Height
Medium (40-75 ft)
Growth Rate
Rapid: 2 ft or greater per year
Soil Type
Loam: Equal mix of clay, sand, and silt. Moderate moisture retention and high nutrient availability.
Sand: Large/coarse particles. Short moisture retention and low nutrient availability.
Soil Moisture Tolerance
Dry - Moist: Soil can be dry for periods of time and can retain little moisture for periods of time
Root - Fungal Association
Ectomycorrhizae: Symbiotic relationship with fungi that exist on outside of plant root cells, facilitating nutrient uptake
Pest & Pathogen Risks
Medium; Diplodia tip blight, pine weevil
Urban Stress Tolerance
Medium: Tree can adapt to a few urban conditions and will generally grow well
Drought Tolerance
Tolerant: Tree will not become stressed during periods of drought
Coefficient of Conservatism
0
Native Status
OH-Adventive: Species is not native to Ohio, but since introduction has become naturalized
NatureServe G-rank
2013
Plant Community Type
  • Beech Mixed: Absent
  • Oak Mixed: Absent
  • Alluvial: Absent
  • Red Maple Mixed: Absent
  • Ruderal: Absent
Bloom Color
Brown
Red
Form
Tree
Lifespan
Medium: 100-250 years
Soil pH
Acidic (pH<6.8)
Wetland Indicator Status
FACU: Facultative Upland, usually occurs in non-wetlands, but may occur in wetlands
Soil Compaction Tolerance
Sensitive: Tree will become stressed from soil being compacted
Heat Tolerance
Tolerant: Tree will not become stressed for increased temperature due to urban heat island effects
Salt Tolerant
Sensitive: Intolerant to either aerial salt spray and/or salt present in soil
Native County Status
Not Native to NE Ohio
IUCN Red List Assessment
Least Concern

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