American White Pine (Noun)
Meaning
Tall-growing pine of eastern North America; bark is brown with longitudinal fissures when mature; valued as a timber tree.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The American white pine was widely used in construction and furniture making due to its softwood and versatility.
- Foresters carefully managed the growth of American white pine stands to promote optimal timber production.
- Eastern North America was once home to vast expanses of American white pine, however, over-logging has significantly reduced their numbers.
- Mature American white pine can grow up to 150 feet in height with large, broad trunks and brown bark featuring prominent longitudinal fissures.
- Researchers have been studying the regeneration patterns of American white pine in the wake of widespread logging practices throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.