Pine is a woody plant and a tree of Pinaceae.
Pine is a rare tree species in China, which has high ornamental value. Can be dwarfed by potted plants.
There are more than 80 kinds of pine trees in the world, mainly including Pinus taiwanensis, Pinus yunnanensis, Pinus sylvestris var. mongolica, Cedar, Pinus koraiensis, Pinus densiflora, Pinus massoniana and Pinus tabulaeformis. Most pine trees are the main tree species for afforestation.
Pine is the general name of Pinaceae plants, evergreen coniferous trees, monoecious.
Branches are whorled, with one or several nodes per year, obvious winter buds and many bud scales.
Bud scales, scale leaves (primary leaves), stamens, bract scales, pearl scales and seed scales are all arranged in a spiral shape.
Pine trees not only have economic uses, but also have important ornamental value because of their majestic posture and long life.
It is an important part of many scenic spots in China.
For example, Qian Shan in Liaoning, Mount Tai in Shandong and Lushan in Jiangxi are all famous for their pine scenery.
Huangshan Mountain in Anhui Province is known as the "three wonders" of pine, cloud and stone, with pine as the head.
People in China regard pine trees as a symbol of firmness, chastity and longevity.
Pine, bamboo and plum are also called "three friends of the old cold", which is a metaphor for the tenacious spirit of overcoming adversity and difficulties.