Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES*
Description
Appearance: Pinus banksiana is a coniferous tree known for its small, resinous cones and twisted, light green needles.
Leaves: The needles are twisted, in pairs, and are relatively short.
Cones: It produces small, serotinous cones that are often clustered near the branch tips.
Bark: The bark is grayish-brown and scaly.
Habitat: It is commonly found in sandy or rocky soils, especially in boreal forests.
Distribution: Jack pine is native to North America.
Occurance
Many specimens were planted throughout the north field area in 2013. *One volunteer came up in the back 40 field in approximately 2007 and is currently the largest specimen at around 20′ tall.