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Blue Pine

Tree type: Coniferous (Stores water in the thickened base of its stem)

This colossal tree grows up to 97 meters (318.3 feet) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 138 years old. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has a branched, straight trunk covered in ridged, light brown bark, and inside, the very dense wood is pine-coloured.

The branches are very short and thin, covered with copious amounts of miniature, yellow needles. The needles themselves are flexible.

In late summer it produces medium-sized, blue aril (seeds with fleshy covers).

The roots form a tightly packed ball, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with patches of undergrowth between them.

It usually houses a colony of beneficial insects.
It grows well in the sun and full shade.
It is suitable for making paper