Eastern 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 eastern white pine is a large evergreen tree native to eastern North America, known for its soft needles and brown bark with deep longitudinal fissures.
- Eastern white pine is a highly valued timber tree due to its strength, durability, and resistance to decay.
- In its natural habitat, the eastern white pine often grows in well-drained soils and full sun, reaching heights of over 150 feet.
- The eastern white pine has been an important part of the ecosystem and economy in eastern North America for centuries, providing food and shelter for wildlife and timber for human use.
- Mature eastern white pine trees are easily recognizable by their distinctive brown bark with deep longitudinal fissures, which provides protection from disease and insects.