Pine weevils attack the growth leader (the very tip of the trunk at the top) causing it to wilt and turn brown. Eventually, the entire top of the tree turns brown and dies.

Pine trees also seem to be the favorite tree to eat by preppers and survivalists. This is largely because the white pine, latin name Pinus Strobus, is rich in vitamin C.

The oldest tree species is the Great Basin bristlecone pine, with many trees dating back around 4,000 years. The oldest tree is named Methuselah and it dates back nearly 5,000 years.

Ever seen a cross on top of a pine tree? No, not the wooden kind. Around Easter each spring, some species in certain regions start to develop shoots with a familiar shape. This sighting has led to ...

This week on ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee introduces you to a non-native conifer that can be found throughout the state, the Red Pine. This species, which enjoys sandy soil, is ...

Each season, a pine tree can lose up to one-third of its needles in this very natural and expected way. In a healthy tree, the needles that drop are located more toward the interior of the tree ...

The pine tree was designated as the state tree of North Carolina in 1963. The state even established the Order of the Longleaf Pine. It's still in place to day to recognize service to the community.

It was there, last October at roughly 10,000 feet elevation, that I celebrated my 40th birthday with Methuselah, a 4,853-year-old Great Basin bristlecone pine tree.