What types of Pine Trees are in Brooklyn, NY ?

I have three pine trees in my front yard, and I never thought I would have to know the name of it until now. This is for a homework assignment, and I need to know the name of the pine tree.





It's just the right size for a house, not too big, not too small. It's sort of "chubby" and it's green with some yellow. The leaves are sorta like needles with designs on it.





Do you know the name of this pine tree? Please help mee !


You can also name ANY type of pine tree that can be grown by people in the city, anything that will help !!

What types of Pine Trees are in Brooklyn, NY ?
Pine? Whew, that tough. Are you sure its a pine and not a spruce?





Lets try this. Look at the needles. When you pluck them off, to do come off together, like in a small bunch? (fassicle) If so, it is a pine.





If it has 2 needles, and if they are sort of twisty, and if the trunk near the top looks orangish, its a Scots Pine. Pinus sylvestris.





If not, but still has 2 needles chances are its a red pine. Pinus resinosa.





If it has 5 needles, its a white pine. Pinus strobis.





Now, if the needles dont come in those bunches its most likely a spruce. These needles will attach single to the branch and will leave a little bump where they are plucked off (sterigmata). Now, if the needles are REALLY sharp, its a Blue spruce. Picea pungens. If the cones are pretty big (5 inches or more) and the branches droop, and off of the main branches, branches go down, then its most likely a Norway spruce. Picea abies.





Hope this helps. Its the best I can do with such a limited description and from what I know grows in Brooklyn. (ive been there, im from syracuse!)
Reply:Pinus strobus Eastern White pine ...needles in bundles of five and branches radiate at the same levels

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