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I've included two pictures. It is growing at Albert Kelly park in SW Portland.
Thank you
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What kind of tree is this? #768634
Asked August 23, 2021, 12:08 AM EDT
I've included two pictures. It is growing at Albert Kelly park in SW Portland.
Thank you
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
Thank you for your question, Jeffrey. The needles are clearly a pine tree, and several varieties of pine have these tight groups of needles. The most probable is the Ponderosa pine, but it could also be a Bishop pine. Without a closeup photo of the bark, I can't give you a definitive answer. Hope this is helpful.
Thanks, I went back to the park and it looked just like the tree that was marked as a Ponderosa. Thanks.
I've been using "Trees to Know", are there other references (online) that you could suggest?
Jeff
Jeff: I have been unable to find an online reference that compares with The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Trees. I cannot find a website with it online.
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