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Pinaceae
Coastal Plain, Mountain, Piedmont
Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia
Tall Tree (Canopy)
50 - 75ft
Purple, Red
Cone/Cone-like; Brown
Full Sun
Loamy, Sandy
Dry
May - May
evergreen
slopes and ridges of mountains, river valleys, and swamps
many birds feed on the seeds; provides winter cover; old trees are fire resistant due to thick bark; Wood used for lumber, fuel, and pulpwood; little used as an ornamental; young trees will sprout sucessfully from the base if cut or burned; old trees are fire resistant due to thick bark; important to wildlife; many song birds and game birds feed on the s
