Pinus strobus L.

Leaves and Buds

Bud Characteristics:

• 5 to 7 mm (0.2 to 0.3 in) long
• cylindrical
• thin, reddish to orangish-brown scales

• 6 to 13 cm (2.5 to 5 in) long
• 5 needles per fascicle
• bluish-green
• acicular; straight, slender, flexible
• persist 1 to 3 years
• fascicle sheath 1 cm (0.4 in) long; quickly deciduous

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