What Tree Is It?

Cones more egg-shaped, spines conspicuous

select the image that best matches your sample

CAUTION: The cones of these three pines are very similar in appearance. It is best to look at other characteristics as well as the fruits.

Open cones flat at the base
Pitch Pine
Austrian Pine
NOTE: Read both fact pages to separate these two similar kinds of pine.

Open cones more or less rounded at the base
Virginia Pine

Identify by Fruit

Cones more egg-shaped, spines conspicuous