Learn about the significance of the pine tree, the state tree of North Carolina. Discover why it’s a vital part of the state’s ecosystem. A Goldsboro couple had one of the largest pine trees ...

Climate change in North Carolina also is expected to bring periods of longer and more severe drought to the state, one of the primary triggers that can weaken pine trees and make them more ...

North Carolina has over 60 official state symbols. These symbols include the state bird (cardinal), flower (dogwood), and tree (pine). The state also has official designations for a reptile, fish, ...

Ips beetles in North Carolina are damaging pine trees, with infestations often fatal within weeks. Trump-aligned group sues Chief Justice John Roberts in effort to restrict power of the courts How ...

The Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus) is identified best by its reddish-brown bark and deep furrows, which it acquires as the tree ages. It typically grows to be between 50 and 80 feet tall.

A sign outside Tsuyama High School in Japan celebrates the pine tree taken from seeds in Kitty Hawk and given to Japan in 1960. Tsuyama Asahi Shimbun North Carolina Gov. Luther Hodges sent pine ...