What does a pine tree look like?

Pine refers to the general term for plants in the Pinaceae family. There are more than eighty species in the world. The more common ones are Masson pine, Podocarpus, Armand pine, Chinese pine, white pine, five-needle pine, red pine, etc.

Pine tree appearance

The crown of the pine tree is pyramid-shaped, and the branches are mostly arranged in a whorl. The primary leaves of the plant are solitary and spirally arranged, with serrations on the edges of the leaves, and have unisexual flowers.

The pine tree has strong adaptability to the environment and is a strong light-receiving tree species. The plant is drought-resistant, cold-resistant, and barren-resistant. It is known as a pioneer tree species, but it is very afraid of waterlogging and cannot grow in low-lying and humid places.

What is a pine tree?

The pine tree belongs to the Pinaceae family and the genus Pinus, and is a gymnosperm. Because the seeds of the plant are exposed to the air, the trunk of the plant is very stable and the leaves are evergreen all the year round.

Pine tree effect

1. Ornamental effect

Pine trees are evergreen all year round and are very ornamental. They can be planted as street trees or maintained as bonsai.

2. Industrial role

Pine trees have many industrial uses. Rosin is an important raw material that can be used in rubber, papermaking, coatings, adhesives, printing, and paints.

3. Medicinal effects

Pine needles, fruit shells, bark, pine resin, etc. can all be used as medicine, but they should not be abused at will. The specific usage must follow the doctor's instructions.