White Pine

The White Pine is the state tree of Maine.

Description

The white pine (Pinus strobus) is a large evergreen tree. Its pine cone and tassel is also the state flower of Maine, though it is technically a gymnosperm, not a flower.

State Symbol

Its status as state tree was adopted by the Legislature of 1945. It appears on the State Flag.

References

State Symbols (E)

Moose (Animal) • Wild Blueberry (Berry) • Chickadee (Bird) • Maine Coon cat (Cat) • Lobster (Crustacean) • Landlocked Salmon (Fish) • White Pine Cone and Tassel (Flower) • Pertica quadrifaria (Fossil) • Tourmaline (Gemstone) • Wintergreen (Herb) • Honeybee (Insect) • Moxie (Drink) • Whoopie Pie (Treat) • White Pine (Tree)