Jack Pine
Pinus banksiana 
Jack pine is a small- to medium-sized tree of the northern forests of the United States and Canada, where it is an important source of pulpwood and lumber. It grows farther north than any other American pine. It is useful for wildlife habitat and windbreak plantings. The tree often develops a ragged appearance. Special notes: recommended for planting north of the Missouri River.
Identifying Characteristics
- Height
- 60 ft
- Spread
- 30 ft
- Leaves
- needles, 3/4"- 2" long, in bundles of two; stiff, twisted and dull dark green
- Fruit
- cone 1 1/2" - 2" long, with small prickles; usually remaining closed on the tree for many years
- Bark
- Thin, brown tinged with red
- Associated species
- red pine, northern red oak, eastern white pine, red maple
- Ideal site conditions
- average soil, full sun
- Value to man
- windbreaks, erosion
- Value to wildlife
- cover
- Growth Rate
- fast
- Range
