Jack Pine Interpretation Sign Coast Guard Trail ~ Ludington, Michigan
Elderly Jack Pine on their last Legs
This stand of scraggly pines is facing its end as the forest matures in front of you. This "pioneer" tree dominates the nutrient-poor open dunes but finds itself crowded out by other species, as time improves the soil & growing conditions.
Jack pine needles are less than two inches long, twisted & in spreading bundles of two. Jack pine also can be identified by its irregular scaly ridged bank.
The closed cones open during the intense heat of fire. Burned, sterile soil limits most plants but is ideal for germinating Jack pine seeds. Jack pine is commonly clear cut for paper pulp.
*Jack Pine
Pinus Banksiana
Jack Pine Interpretation Sign Coast Guard Trail ~ Ludington, Michigan
Elderly Jack Pine on their last Legs
This stand of scraggly pines is facing its end as the forest matures in front of you. This "pioneer" tree dominates the nutrient-poor open dunes but finds itself crowded out by other species, as time improves the soil & growing conditions.
Jack pine needles are less than two inches long, twisted & in spreading bundles of two. Jack pine also can be identified by its irregular scaly ridged bank.
The closed cones open during the intense heat of fire. Burned, sterile soil limits most plants but is ideal for germinating Jack pine seeds. Jack pine is commonly clear cut for paper pulp.
*Jack Pine
Pinus Banksiana