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Wildlife of the Red Pine Trees The red pine trees are used for homes and food. The seeds of a red pine tree are the food for: Chickadees Mice Chipmunks Squirrels Pine siskin Nuthatches (2010, November 5). Retrieved from

Description of a Red Pine A red pine tree is identified by it’s reddish flaky bark. The needles are super long and when they bend, they break into 2 very easily. (2010, November 3). Retrieved from (2010, November 5). Retrieved from

Habitat A red pine tree grows in well-drained soils. They also grow in sandy places. Shade tolerance: low Soils: sandy Salt tolerance: low Hardiness zone: 2b Moisture preference: low Ph level: neutral to acid Pollution tolerance: low (2010, November 5). Retrieved from

Aesthetics The red pine tree; -bark: pink to reddish brown colored -needles: long, green, and shiny (2010, November 5). Retrieved from

Planting Benefits The red pine tree is; Fast-growing Suited to repair acidic, poor, dry lands. Ideal for planting in clearings and old fields It gives nice shade It is planted in dry areas It needs to grow in full sunlight.

Different Names Another name for a red pine is “Norway Pine.” The Latin name for a red pine is “Pinus Resionsa.” The French name for a red pine is “Pin Rouge.” 2010, November 5). Retrieved from

Uses and Lore Uses The long needles of the red pine have been braided into rope- like chains. Cones of the red pine tree have been put into many Christmas wreaths and crafts. Logs have been made into log houses. The logs were once red pines. Lore In a story, ”Porcupine Hunts Buffalo”, a red pine is a magic tree. It can grow with the words, ”Let a red pine grow here fast.” (2010, November 8). Retrieved from ventres.com

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Description The red oak has small capped acorns. They also have lobed leaves with pointed tips. The red oak is famous for being one of two native oaks. 2010, November 10). Retrieved from hblogspace.com

Habitat The red oak lives in river bottomland, gravelly areas, and rocky outcrops. The red oak lives in well-trained soils. Shade tolerance: moderate to low Moisture preference: moderate Soil: deep, moist, and sandy loam Salt tolerance: high Hardiness zone: 3a Ph level: neutral to acid Pollution tolerance: moderate (2010, November 15). Retrieved from

Aesthetics Foliage: late fall to early winter the leaves fall off the trees. Fall Colors: in fall, the leaves turn from green into colors between deep red and rust copper. (2010, November 15). Retrieved from

Planting Benefits The red pine is a fast growing tree. Their roots help stabilize rivers, streams, lakes, and other places that hold water. Red oaks give nice shade on hot and sunny days. (2010, November 15). Retrieved from online.co.uk

Wildlife Animals that eat the acorns of the red oak: ~ ~White-tailed deer. ~raccoons ~black bears ~squirrels ~blue jays Animals that live in a red oak: ~ ~small mammals ~birds (2010, November 15). Retrieved from

Uses and Lore Uses Beautiful yellow dye is made from red oak. Red oak is made into lumber, boxes, crates, flooring. Lore Rural people planted red oaks to keep lighting away from their homes. (2010, November 15). Retrieved from

Different Names The Latin name for a red oak is “Quercus Rubra.” The French name for a red oak is “Chene Rouge.” (2010, November 15). Retrieved from usa.org

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