The red pine tree (Pinus resinosa), also known as the Norway pine, is in the Pinaceae family. Along with about 35 other pine species, the red pine is considered aesthetically pleasing, and so has served an ornamental purpose. The tree also produces durable wood, which is used in building projects.
A red pine reaches an average height of 80 to 85 feet, while the maximum height can approach 150 feet. The diameter of the trunk averages 1.5 to 3 feet. The bark is reddish-brown, and it is the origin of the tree's label. The red pine has double-clustered evergreen pine needles, which reach an average length of 5 inches. The tree also has spike-less pine cones, which have an average length of 2 to 3 inches. The needles and cones are supported by branches, which develop in spiral patterns as the tree grows. The age limit of the red pine is between 350 to 400 years.