454
edits
Line 40: | Line 40: | ||
The Western White Pine can reach up to 300-400 years of age. They usually live up to 500 years. Things that can make them age faster would be insects and diseases. Most Pines are evenly aged, If you look at the root system of the pine you will find tap roots and lateral roots there is usually not more of one then the other | The Western White Pine can reach up to 300-400 years of age. They usually live up to 500 years. Things that can make them age faster would be insects and diseases. Most Pines are evenly aged, If you look at the root system of the pine you will find tap roots and lateral roots there is usually not more of one then the other | ||
[http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/usda/amwood/258wwhpi.pdf] | [http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/usda/amwood/258wwhpi.pdf] | ||
'''''''Identification''''''' | '''''''Identification''''''' | ||
edits