Pinus banksiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lamb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Descr. Pinus 1: 7. (1803)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482353
Common Names
- Jack Pine
- Black Pine
- Scrub Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinus banksiana (also called Jack Pine, among many other common names) is a species of pine tree in the Pinaceae family. It is a medium-sized evergreen tree with yellow-green needles and a conical shape. It is native to the northern United States and Canada, and is found in open woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus banksiana is used for timber production, as an ornamental tree, and as a windbreak. It is also used for erosion control and for reforestation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinus banksiana flowers are small and yellow, and the seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single needle-like leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinus banksiana is a slow-growing species that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Pinus banksiana
Pinus banksiana can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia.
Pinus banksiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus banksiana?
Pinus banksiana
What is the common name of Pinus banksiana?
Jack Pine
What is the natural habitat of Pinus banksiana?
Pinus banksiana is native to eastern North America.
Species in the Pinus genus
Pinus kesiya, Pinus latteri, Pinus koraiensis, Pinus krempfii, Pinus lambertiana, Pinus jeffreyi, Pinus jaliscana, Pinus lawsonii, Pinus luchuensis, Pinus lumholtzii, Pinus luzmariae, Pinus longaeva, Pinus leiophylla, Pinus litvinovii, Pinus densata, Pinus densithunbergii, Pinus densiflora, Pinus cubensis, Pinus culminicola, Pinus dalatensis, Pinus douglasiana, Pinus echinata, Pinus edulis, Pinus durangensis, Pinus devoniana, Pinus contorta, Pinus coulteri, Pinus clausa, Pinus halepensis, Pinus hartwegii, Pinus greggii, Pinus hakkodensis, Pinus heldreichii, Pinus hwangshanensis, Pinus henryi, Pinus herrerae, Pinus fenzeliana, Pinus elliottii, Pinus engelmannii, Pinus gerardiana, Pinus glabra, Pinus flexilis, Pinus serotina, Pinus rzedowskii, Pinus sabiniana, Pinus strobiformis, Pinus squamata, Pinus sibirica, Pinus strobus, Pinus roxburghii,
Species in the Pinaceae family
Abies alba, Abies amabilis, Abies balsamea, Abies beshanzuensis, Abies borisii-regis, Abies bracteata, Abies cephalonica, Abies chensiensis, Abies cilicica, Abies concolor, Abies delavayi, Abies densa, Abies durangensis, Abies fabri, Abies fanjingshanensis, Abies fargesii, Abies firma, Abies flinckii, Abies forrestii, Abies fraseri, Abies grandis, Abies guatemalensis, Abies hickelii, Abies hidalgensis, Abies holophylla, Abies homolepis, Abies kawakamii, Abies koreana, Abies lasiocarpa, Abies magnifica, Abies mariesii, Abies nebrodensis, Abies nephrolepis, Abies nordmanniana, Abies numidica, Abies pindrow, Abies pinsapo, Abies procera, Abies recurvata, Abies religiosa, Abies sachalinensis, Abies sibirica, Abies spectabilis, Abies squamata, Abies veitchii, Abies vejarii, Abies yuanbaoshanensis, Abies ziyuanensis, Abies jaliscana, Abies phanerolepis,
References
Aylmer Bourke Lambert (1761-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lamb.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Pinus banksiana Lamb.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification