Short-leaf Pine (Noun)
Meaning
Large pine of southern United States having short needles in bunches of 2-3 and red-brown bark when mature.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The short-leaf pine is a common sight in the coastal plain of the southeastern United States, with its reddish-brown bark and chunky trunk adding a rugged charm to the landscape.
- In the humid southwest, short-leaf pine is another species that forms dense stands in low-lying areas and does not have red-brown bark unless it is older.
- Short-leaf pine trees often reach heights of 100 feet or more and have trunks with vivid red-brown to reddish-brown color and very long, open crowns, with the crowns rounded or a bit oval in shape.
- Land managers interested in promoting wildlife habitat can evaluate the age and size of short-leaf pine to ensure the types and amounts of habitat will be available for wildlife.
- The short-leaf pine is native to big parts of southeastern America and is a species that occurs naturally in Alabama, forming forests and woodlands on well-drained soils.