The pine is a subspecies of the pine
The pine comes in around 90 different species. And one of them is the pine tree. The degree of kinship is externally unmistakable. And yet there are some significant differences between the two trees.
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Is the English expression to blame for the mix-up?
The English term “pine” is pretty misleading. You would probably also translate the term “pine”. In truth, it describes all types of pine, but not the pine alone.
Synonyms of pine
Some German names for the pine tree also cause confusion. So the conifer is also known as
- Mediterranean pine
- Italian stone pine
- Umbrella pine
Differences between pine and pine trees
However, if you pay attention to these characteristics, it is not difficult to distinguish between the two conifers.
- Pine trees form edible kernels that are also available in stores
- Pine trees only grow in the Mediterranean region, while pines are common all over the northern hemisphere
- the wood of the pine is more reddish
- the wood of the pine is softer
Properties of pine wood
The pine tree can be clearly distinguished from other types of pine, especially in terms of the appearance of the wood. The distinctive red tint, which can also merge into pink, is typical. In general, pine wood is the lightest pine wood. The annual rings stand out clearly. Unfortunately, pine wood is more difficult to work with because it is significantly softer and this particular type of pine produces more resin. In addition, unlike pine, pine wood is not suitable for exterior construction. It is not weatherproof and is therefore only used for making furniture.
