jack pine
Pinus banksiana
Jack pine is found in northern forests, primarily in Canada. It is the most northerly occuring of pine species also found in the U.S. It is small to medium in size, with approximately one inch long needles occuring in bundles of two.
Jack pine is used for lumber, round timber, and pulpwood.
Kirtland's warbler, a rare, endangered species, uses young jack pine stands for breeding.
Jack pine is less shade tolerant than most of its associates. Clearcuts do best to imitate natural disturbances and exploit Jack pine's pioneering nature.
Fun facts
The cones of jack pine often (especially farther north) remain closed until heated (serotinous). Following fire, the cones open and seed-in the burned, cleared area.Pinus
Latin name for pine from Greek "pitus".
banksiana
after botanist Joseph Banks.
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