Pine Tree Doesn't Grow For Height

These pine trees can grow much higher then their contemporary hardwood trees. Notice see how the bole of the pine thins down quickly at the top.

Why? One, it ices a lot around here and that might stunt the growth. It is interesting to see that the pines stop growing when they get to the top of the other trees. When they get up to the unblocked wind they stop growing.

Another reason is the push pull effect of tempature swings in the winter. It will be 30 degrees one day and the next it could be up in the 60's. These temp. swings may cause the pine trees to start photosynthesis bringing water up the tree then when it freezes the water in the tree will freeze causing cell damage.

There are no natural pines in this part of the country. The only conifer that grows naturally here is the Eastern Red Cedar.