What are the characteristics of pine trees and how to plant them

1. Features

1. Large tree size: There are many types of pine trees, but most of them are tall trees. When mature, they can reach a height of about 45 meters and have a breast diameter of 1.5 meters. Moreover, its material quality is relatively good, and many varieties are well-known timber species.

2. Many species: There are nearly 80 species in the world, such as Huangshan pine, Taiwan pine, wetland pine, Chinese pine, Anhui five-needle pine, ground pine, Taiwan fruit pine, Banksia pine and so on.

3. Long lifespan: Pine trees have a relatively long lifespan. Experts have found that many species have a lifespan of more than 1,000 years. However, the specific time of fruiting is different. Some varieties will bear fruit after five or six years of maintenance, while others may take decades or even hundreds of years to bear fruit.

4. Strong adaptability: It has a strong ability to adapt to terrestrial environments and can withstand temperatures as high as 50 degrees and as low as minus 60 degrees. It is also very resistant to barrenness, light-loving and drought-tolerant.

2. Planting Method

Its growth rate is relatively slow, and the seedlings planted are generally one or two years old. Be sure to keep the soil ball when transplanting, which can reduce root damage and increase the survival rate. When planting, bury the soil ball in the soil, compact the soil around it, and water it thoroughly in time. Water thoroughly the first two times, and control the water in the later stage, and do not water if the soil is not dry.