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 Encyclopedia: Pine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Pines are coniferous trees of the genus Pinus, in the family Pinaceae.
Pines are mostly monoecious, having the male and female cones on the same tree, though a few species are sub-dioecious with individuals predominantly, but not wholly, single-sex.
Pines are commercially among the most important of species used for timber in temperate and tropical regions of the world.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Pine   (6277 words)

  
 botany/pinus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Pine trees are also tapped in several parts of the world, such as western France, the southeastern U.S., and the Himalayas, for the purpose of their resin, which when distilled provides turpentine and resin.
Pines intended to grow in the forest should be set in their positions when quite small, from 9 to 12 inches high.
Pines usually form straggly roots and it's difficult to dig them up with a good soil ball, but this is very important to successful transplanting of all but very small plants.
www.botanyworld.com /pinus.html   (1351 words)

  
 Whitebark Pine
The Whitebark Pine (Pinus albicaulis; family Pinaceae) is a species of pine tree that occurs in the mountains of the Western United States and Canada, specifically the subalpine areas of the Sierra Nevada, the Cascade Range, the Coast Ranges, and the Rocky Mountains (including the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem).
Whitebark Pine is a member of the white pine group, Pinus subgenus Strobus, and like all members of that group, the leaves ('needles') are in fascicles (bundles) of five, with a deciduous sheath.
The Whitebark Pine is an important source of food for several species, including most importantly the Clark's Nutcracker, the major seed disperser of the pine.
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/w/wh/whitebark_pine.html   (666 words)

  
 Swiss Pine -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Swiss Pine (Cone-shaped mass of ovule- or spore-bearing scales or bracts) cones are 4-8 cm long.
It differs in having slightly larger cones, and needles with three (Any of a class of solid or semisolid viscous substances obtained either as exudations from certain plants or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules) resin canals instead of two in Swiss Pine.
The seeds are also harvested and sold as (Edible seed of any of several nut pines especially some pinons of southwestern North America) pine nuts.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/sw/swiss_pine.htm   (283 words)

  
 PINUS INSECTS
Pine needle scale is a white, elongated scale found on the needles.
Pine tortoise scale is brown and found on twigs.
Pine needle scale crawlers are usually active when the lilacs are in full bloom.
www.oldhouseweb.com /gardening/garden/01700721.shtml   (462 words)

  
 Swiss Pine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
It is a member of the white pine group, Pinus subgenus Strobus, and like all members of that group, the leaves ('needles') are in fascicles (bundles) of five, with adeciduous sheath.
Swiss Pine cones are 4-8 cm long.The 8-12 mm long seeds have only a vestigial wing and are dispersed by Spotted Nutcrackers.
Swiss Pine is of great value for research into hybridisation and genetic modification todevelop rust resistance in these species.
www.therfcc.org /swiss-pine-181104.html   (309 words)

  
 * Swiss mountain pine - (Plants): Definition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Swiss mountain pine is a slow growing little pine; some cultivars have been clocked at less than 2 in (5 cm) per year!
General Information: Mugo Pine is a shrub or small, round or broad pyramidal plant 4 to 10 feet tall which grows best in sun or partial shade in moist loam...
Mugo pine (also commonly called Swiss mountain pine) is a broad-spreading pine which grows to 20' tall and is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe...
www.mimihu.com /plants/swiss_mountain_pine.html   (159 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Subalpine Region of the Alps Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
In the conifer forests of the Alps the prevailing species are the Norway spruce and the European silver fir; on siliceous soil the European larch flourishes.
The Swiss pine is found scattered at intervals throughout the Alps but is not common.
The Mountain pine is common at higher altitudes, often forming a distinct zone of Krummholz above the level of its congeners on the higher mountains.
www.ipedia.com /subalpine_region_of_the_alps.html   (467 words)

  
 Swiss Stone Pine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Also called Arolla Pine, the Swiss Stone Pine is a very slow growing tree with dense, dark green soft needles making it a good choice for small as well as larger yards.
Swiss Stone Pines are very hardy trees, withstanding extreme weather conditions quite well.
As I mentioned earlier, this is the only pine tree found in the home landscape that produces edible pine nuts.
www.yardener.com /SwissStonePine.html   (227 words)

  
 Swiss Stone Pine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Large 5-needled European pine; yields cembra nuts and a resinous exudate.
Synonyms: arolla pine (n), cembra nut tree (n).
Zirme (arolla pine, cembran pine, Siberian yellow pine), Zirbelkiefer (stone pine), Arve (arolla pine, cembran pine, Siberian yellow pine).
www.websters-online-dictionary.org /Sw/Swiss+stone+pine.html   (255 words)

  
 Articles - Pine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Pines are divided into three subgenera, based on cone, seed and leaf characters:
The soft, moist, white inner bark, or cambium, found clinging to the dead, woody outer bark is edible and very high in vitamins A and C.
A tea made by steeping young, green pine needles in boiling water is delicious and high in vitamins A and C. References
www.awningz.com /articles/Pine   (1244 words)

  
 SWISS STONE PINE - Pinus cembra
Swiss Stone Pine is an extremely attractive conifer that should be used much more in landscape settings.
Is a member of the white pine group and therefore susceptible to white pine blister rust.
Like all pines, it is not tolerant of poorly drained soils.
www.mnpower.com /treebook/fact66.html   (136 words)

  
 Swiss Pine - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Swiss Pine - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
The 8-12 mm long seeds have only a vestigial wing and are dispersed by Spotted Nutcrackers.
The seeds are also harvested and sold as pine nuts.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Swiss_Pine   (342 words)

  
 IngentaConnect Swiss stone pine trees and spruce stumps represent an important h...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Swiss stone pine trees and spruce stumps represent an important habitat for Heterobasidion spp.
A Swiss stone pine in the same stand was extensively colonized by both H. parviporum and H. annosum.
Pine stumps had been mostly colonized by H. parviporum prior to tree felling, suggesting that this species may be secondarily infected by the locally predominant Heterobasidion species (i.e.
www.ingentaconnect.com /content/bsc/efp/2003/00000033/00000003/art00005   (409 words)

  
 Penne With Swiss Chard~ Raisins & Pine Nuts
Separate Swiss chard into ribs and leaves; cut into 1-inch pieces.
In large pot of boiling salted water, cook Swiss chard ribs for 7 minutes.
Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook penne for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender but firm; drain and toss with Swiss chard mixture.
www.allchefsrecipes.com /vegetable/R1643.htm   (109 words)

  
 Swiss Pine
English words defined with "Swiss pine": cedar nut, cembra nut.
Translations for "Swiss pine"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses.
-4 letters: issei, nisei, peins, penis, pines, sines, sinew, sipes, sises, snipe, snips, spews, spies, spine, spins, swine, swipe, swiss, wines, wipes, wises, wisps.
www.websters-online-dictionary.org /Sw/Swiss+pine.html   (170 words)

  
 Pizza With Smoked Chicken Sausage, Swiss Chard And Pine Nuts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Remove white stems from Swiss chard, wash and slice in half lengthwise, then slice crosswise 1/2-inch thick.
Remove from heat and add pine nuts and sausage; stir to combine.
Bake at 450 degrees until cheese is melted and bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes.
recipeview.com /Pizza/Pizza263.htm   (227 words)

  
 Swiss stone pine - Definition of Swiss stone pine by Webster's Online Dictionary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Swiss stone pine - large 5-needled European pine; yields cembra nuts and a resinous exudate
Synonyms: arolla pine, cembra nut tree, Pinus cembra, Swiss pine
arolla pine, cedar nut, cembra nut, cembra nut tree, pine, pine tree, Pinus cembra, Swiss pine, true pine
www.webster-dictionary.org /definition/Swiss%20stone%20pine   (66 words)

  
 Penne with swiss chard~ raisins & pine nuts : Recipe Library - Browse and search 70000 recipes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Penne with swiss chard~ raisins & pine nuts
1 lb Swiss chard or rapini 1/3 c Olive oil 1 Onion; chopped 3 cl Garlic; minced 3/4 ts Salt 1/2 ts Pepper 1 pn Hot pepper flakes 1/2 c Raisins 1 tb Balsamic/red wine vinegar 4 c Penne 1/3 c Toasted pine nuts Separate Swiss chard into ribs and leaves; cut into 1-inch pieces.
Penne with swiss chard~ raisins & pine nuts is owned by the poster.
recipes.mybookmarkmanager.com /recipe/011000/011742.html   (229 words)

  
 evergreen trees
Dwarf Scotch Pine and Sentinel Pine (columnar shape) merit trial.
Best pine for general use; too large for small lots.
Siberian Stone Pine is taller than species with shorter needles; both are very winter hardy.
www.ext.nodak.edu /county/cass/horticulture/treeshrub/evrgrtrees.htm   (642 words)

  
 Pinus cembra--Arolla Pine, Swiss Stone Pine
Swiss stone pine grows in sun or in partial shade and tolerates most well drained soil.
The tree can reach 70 feet but is usually smaller.
Swiss stone pine has a slow growth rate and transplants well.
www.oldhouseweb.com /gardening/garden/01700716.shtml   (135 words)

  
 Swiss Cottage Pine Wardrobes, for Pine Wardrobes in Swiss Cottage UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
But you no longer have to settle for antique style pine furniture, you can now choose from many different designs and finishes, such as cinnamon lacquer, mahogany lacquer and dark brown wax.
And you don't just have to make do with the wardrobe, these days you can also get the bed, dresser and chest of drawers to match.
Use this guide to Pine Wardrobes in Swiss Cottage to find the information you need about Pine Wardrobes.
www.city-visitor.co.uk /swisscottage/pinewardrobes.html   (225 words)

  
 GreenDealer Exotic Seeds of Mugo Pine (Pinus mugo) with photographs of the tree   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Mugo Pine is easily grown from seed offered by the GreenDealer Exotic Seeds selection of trees.
A compact evergreen conifer pine shrub with dense bright green foliage and needles about 2 inches long.
It is a very dense shrub with a rounded form as it matures to 6 or 8 ft. in height.
www.greendealer-exotic-seeds.com /seeds/MugoPine.html   (229 words)

  
 Swiss Cottage Pine Furniture, for Pine Furniture in Swiss Cottage UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
If you would like to give your abode a real country cottage feel to it there's nothing like the clean crisp presence of pine to make your kitchen, lounge, or bedroom look fantastic.
From traditional childrens bunk beds to chests of drawers and sturdy wardrobes, pine offers lots of excellent furniture to the discerning customer in Swiss Cottage.
It's your essential guide to Pine Furniture in Swiss Cottage and shows you the services available in Swiss Cottage and online.
www.city-visitor.co.uk /swisscottage/pinefurniture.html   (205 words)

  
 Swiss Stone Pine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
First of all, it's one of the few evergreens that was tough enough to endure the winter of '96 without so much as flinching.
While many of our hardiest pines and spruces are presently a dismal brown, the few Swiss stone pines I've seen this spring are looking as lush and full as the evergreens of Vancouver.
Unlike many other evergreens, a Swiss stone pine can be planted right beside a patio where you can brush up against it without being scratched, poked or prodded.
gardenline.usask.ca /trees/swistone.html   (518 words)

  
 Swiss Cottage Pine Wardrobes, for Pine Wardrobes in Swiss Cottage UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Pine wardrobes are perhaps the most sought-after type of wardrobe in Britain today.
Check out city-visitor's guide to Antique Pine Furniture, Pine Bed, Pine Bedroom Furniture, Pine Furniture, Pine Shop in Swiss Cottage and deck out your bedroom with fine pine furniture.
The City-Visitor directory for Swiss Cottage is here to help you find every essential.
www.city-visitor.com /swisscottage/pinewardrobes.html   (225 words)

  
 BRUSCHETTA WITH SWISS CHARD, PINE NUTS AND CURRANTS Recipe at Epicurious.com
The freshest greens and a blend of sweet and savory ingredients are the secrets to the appealing first course for this Italian dinner.
I didn't have currants or pine nuts on hand, so I substituted dried blueberries and chopped hazelnuts.
I also skipped the bread and served it as a side dish instead of as bruschetta.
www.epicurious.com /recipes/recipe_views/views/100532   (462 words)

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