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North Country explorer from
Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris, also frequently called Scots pine) is an introduced species in the North Country; it is native to Europe and northern Asia. It is easily identified by its bark, which is smooth or scaly and bright yellow or orange on the branches and upper trunk; and by its needles, which are shorter than those of red or white pine, grow in clusters of 2, and are twisted (unfortunately, I do not have a good picture of the needles at this time). I've also included pictures of the species' cones and buds.
![](https://www.natureupnorth.org/sites/default/files/styles/image_carousel_portrait/public/scotch_pine.jpg?itok=P0viHSO-)
![](https://www.natureupnorth.org/sites/default/files/styles/image_carousel_portrait/public/scotch_pine_bark.jpg?itok=h4xru8Vn)
![](https://www.natureupnorth.org/sites/default/files/styles/image_carousel_landscape/public/scotch_pine_cones.jpg?itok=6T4Y3tp7)
![](https://www.natureupnorth.org/sites/default/files/styles/image_carousel_portrait/public/scotch_pine_bud.jpg?itok=HtdY4YTh)
![](https://www.natureupnorth.org/sites/default/files/styles/square_encounter_thumbnail/public/scotch_pine.jpg?itok=doW-rD9-)
![](https://www.natureupnorth.org/sites/default/files/styles/square_encounter_thumbnail/public/scotch_pine_bark.jpg?itok=FJbVgSua)
![](https://www.natureupnorth.org/sites/default/files/styles/square_encounter_thumbnail/public/scotch_pine_cones.jpg?itok=4Ts8GvqQ)
![](https://www.natureupnorth.org/sites/default/files/styles/square_encounter_thumbnail/public/scotch_pine_bud.jpg?itok=ZcdlUq3H)