Pinus is the sole genus in the subfamily Pinoideae. The species are evergreen trees or shrubs with their leaves in bunches, usually of 2 to 5 needles. The seeds are carried on woody cones, …

Pine refers to any coniferous tree or shrub belonging to the genus Pinus categorized under the family Pinaceae. Pines are found throughout the world, mainly in the northern temperate regions.

Dec 20, 2025 · Many botanists consider the genus Pinus to contain two subgenera: Haploxylon, or soft pines, which have one fibrovascular bundle in the leaves, and Diploxylon, or hard pines, …

Pinus is one of the oldest extant conifer genera.

May 26, 2023 · Several species of pine trees, including the loblolly, shortleaf, and ponderosa pines, thrive in Texas. These coniferous evergreen trees are cone-bearing plants in the genus …

Oct 8, 2024 · What is Pinus? Pinus, commonly known as pine trees, belongs to the family Pinaceae and encompasses a diverse group of evergreen conifers. These trees exhibit a wide …

The Loblolly Pine Tree, botanical name Pinus taeda, is a Texas native and one of the fastest-growing southern Pine trees noted for providing an important habitat for small wildlife, such as …

Pinus (Pine) The genus Pinus is like the royalty of the conifer world—tall, iconic evergreens you’ve probably seen on hikes, in parks, or dressed up for the holidays.

Pinus, the pines, is a genus of approximately 110–120 extant tree and shrub species. The genus is currently split into two subgenera, subgenus Pinus (hard pines), and subgenus Strobus (soft …

Conifers are by far the most commonly encountered gymnosperm and pines (the genus Pinus) are probably the most frequently encountered conifer. They are the largest genus within the …