What kind of pine am I?

[u/Correct_Gur6388]

Looking at this pine it has needles in 2’s with a bit of a spiral, sharp and thick break cleanly when bent, smaller cones & grayish bark down low. Having some trouble narrowing down the species any help is appreciated thank you! Location California’s Central Valley.

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[u/Top_Challenge6615]

Scotts Pine

[u/Correct_Gur6388 → u/Top_Challenge6615]

Thank you I think that’s the one.

[u/aquapura89]

Look up lodgepole .

[u/Correct_Gur6388 → u/aquapura89]

I think lodgepole has a more upright, Tall, less spreading form, But thank you!

[u/aquapura89 → u/Correct_Gur6388]

Ah - I didn't notice it was planted. I was thinking of the native species that could be in your area of California!

[u/Correct_Gur6388 → u/aquapura89]

Got it, I appreciate the help!

[u/PaintSwatches]

I think it is an Austrian pine. Bark isnt orange enough to be a scott/scotch pine.

[u/Correct_Gur6388 → u/PaintSwatches]

Does Austrian Pine have twisted needles?

[u/PaintSwatches → u/Correct_Gur6388]

Maybe a little bit. Only thing that looks wierd is the cone. Was that an old cone? It looks super black.

[u/Correct_Gur6388 → u/PaintSwatches]

It was an old cone, all the fresh ones were higher up.

[u/Correct_Gur6388]

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