NORTH AMERICA'S MIGHTY \\ WHITE PINE //
Tall, straight and big, the White Pine at Southaven Park.
The White Pine (Pinus Strobus) also goes by the name Eastern White pine, Northern White pine and Soft Pine.
Leaves (needles) are in bundles of 5 and very soft to the touch. Unlike most Pines that are hard and course.
Mature trees can be 200 to 250 years old. Some in Michigan and Wisconsin have been dated near 500 years.
Can grow straight to 160 to 180+ feet. With Diameters of 3 to 5 feet and Circumferences 10 to 16 feet.
In early America White Pine was common, easy to cut and knot free. Had many uses for building, among them masts on Square Rigger sailing ships.
In pre-revolutionary war America, British agents would mark selected White Pines to be used for the Royal Navy. This led to the "Pine Tree Riot" in 1772. This rebellion played a major role leading to the war of independence.
About the "Pine Tree Riot".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pine_Tree_Riot
Natural range of White Pine
source ... wikipedia
Those are beautiful trees and I've always loved looking up at any tree like that.
Something about a big tree that makes my jaw drop.
Pine the raw material of paper isn't it?
I would think so.
We have some nice stands at the state park. Ben and I were just saying we wanted to walk there when it warms up.
Walking in the pine groves can be like a religious experience.
Interesting info and I love the first 2 photos. : )