
Photos by DON BARTLING
White Pines are easily recognized by their long, soft, slender needles in bundles of five. The cones of white pines although still woody, are much softer than the cones of hard pines. The scales on cones of white pines have no prickles and are often dotted with spots of white resin.
November 8, 2018
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The Western White Pine: Idaho's state tree
“The pine stays green in winter ... wisdom in hardship.” — Norman Douglas 1868-1952