Pine/Green Stain and Chrome Ballpoint Twist Pen
PINE
A pine is any conifer in the genus Pinus of the family Pinaceae. Pine trees are evergreen coniferous resinous trees growing 3-80 m (10-260 ft) tall, with the majority of the species reaching 14-45 m (50-150 ft) tall. Pines are long-lived, and typically reach ages of 100–1,000 years, some even more.
Pines are among the most commercially important tree species valued for their timber and wood pulp throughout the world. In temperate and tropical regions, they are fast-growing softwoods that will grow in relatively dense stands, their acidic decaying needles inhibiting the sprouting of competing hardwoods. Commercial pines are grown in plantations for timber that is denser, more resinous, and therefore more durable than spruce (Picea). Pine wood is widely used in high-value carpentry items such as furniture, window frames, panelling, floors and roofing.
Many pine species make attractive ornamental plantings for parks and larger gardens with a variety of dwarf varieties being suitable for smaller spaces. Pines are also commercially grown and harvested for Christmas trees. Pine cones are craft favourites. Pine boughs are appreciated in wintertime for their pleasant smell and greenery, and are popularly cut for decorations.
Pen #668 was turned on 18th October 2016 at Fradley on the Trent and Mersey Canal.
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