Type
Conifer
Status
Native
Edible fruit/nut tree?
NO
Names
Latin (scientific) name: Pinus resinosa
Common English name: Red pine
Other names: Norway pine
French name: Pin rouge
Habitat
Often exists on sand plains and where soil fertility is low.
Other notes
This species ranges from south eastern Manitoba to Newfoundland.
Hardiness zone(s)
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
A hardiness zone is a geographically defined area where a given plant is capable of growing. Hardiness zones are based largely on climate, particularly minimum temperatures. Zone 0 covers the harshest areas in Canada for plant species. Higher numbers represent more temperate areas.
For more information on plant hardiness zones in Canada, visit Natural Resources Canada.
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