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Northwest Missouri State University


Scotch Pine

Pinus sylvestris

Europe. The needles are stiff, twisted, I to 3 inches long, and in bundles of two. Cones are 2 to 5 inches long and have flat-topped scales tipped with a prickle. The bark is scaly and orange-red on upper branches of older trees. Height to 60 feet. It is a timbertree that is widely planted in North America. One of the most popular pines for Christmas tree use.

GIS coordinate: N40 21.266 W94 53.141

Trail Number: C14

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Leaf - Scotch Pine

Summer - Scotch Pine

Summer '08 - Scotch Pine

Summer '08 Bark - Scotch Pine