Pinus strobus - Eastern White Pine

Directly adjacent to the apple trees are Eastern White Pines - Pinus strobus - these are the state tree of Maine and were and are an important tree in the ecosystems of the state. They colonize old fields and open areas, grow large, and often survive longer than many of the surrounding trees. They were important lumber for the shipbuilding industry early on, and their needles can be brewed into a vitamin c rich tea.