Pine Tree

Description:

Pines are a distinct group of coniferous trees that grow in the Northern Hemisphere. They aren't frequently found in the tropics or the Southern Hemisphere. Pines are also noticeably absent from the far northern reaches of the boreal forest. However, this common type of plant is commonly found in the temperate and arid regions of North America, Europe and Asia, where it is somewhat successful in surviving dry sites and poor soils.

Habitat:

Pine Tree habitats vary somewhat as you travel to different biological regions of the United States, but generally speaking pine trees can successfully compete with hardwoods when the soil conditions are mostly sandy and the land is well drained and not swampy. There are many different species of pine, so there is some variation across the United States in the habitat that a pine can occupy. For instance, in the Southeastern United States, several species of pines such as the Sand Pine (also called the spruce pine) or Loblolly Pine may do well in richer soils. Also, in the western part of the country, several species of pines can be found as an important part of the high desert ecology.Some trees such as ponderosa pine, can tolerate the hot, dry foothills where the water is limited

Notes:

This Pine Tree was found walking into the park it was very big and there wasn't any animals on it. The side roots can radiate 150 feet. A lower elevations these trees are widely spaced because their are huge roots systems compete for water