| Specific Name: Pinus banksiana |
| Hardiness Zones: 2 to 7 |
| Growth_Rate: Slow to moderate |
| Site Requirements: Sun; range of soil types including deep sand and poor soil; drought tolerant |
| Texture: Medium |
| Form: Pyramidal in youth; open spreading, shrubby with age |
| Height: 35 to 50' |
| Weight: 30 to 40' |
| Leaf: .7 to 2" twisted, stiff dark green needles in bundles of 2; yellow green in winter |
| Flower/Fruit: 1 to 2" pointed, yellowish brown cones; some cones remain closed |
| Comments: Easy to transplant |
| Habit: Evergreen |
| Cultivars: -- |