Aleppo pine (Pinus halapensis) and Afghan pine (Pinus eldarica), the latter with its unmistakable pyramidal form, are the fastest growing pines for our area. They are both native to the Middle ...

This tree prefers dry locations, and it is a rapid colonizer of old fields. Other species of pines and some hardwoods often show up, too, creating a “mixed pine-hardwood” stand.

A: Oh, my. This tree looks like it has gotten very, very dry at least once or twice. Its stems are so denuded that I'm not sure they will have enough vigor to send out any new growth.