A pine tree is a type of coniferous tree that belongs to the genus Pinus in the family Pinaceae. Here are some key facts: 🔹 General Info Lifespan: 100 to over 1,000 years. Needles: Instead of broad leaves, pine trees have long, thin needles that stay green year-round (evergreen). Cones: Pines produce pine cones—the female cones hold seeds, and the male cones produce pollen. 🔹 Common Types Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa) Radiata