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joann10
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Posted: May 23 2008 at 1:42pm | IP Logged Quote joann10
I posted about our pinetree and its pinecones.

Can someone help to identify it?
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Posted: May 23 2008 at 1:52pm | IP Logged Quote JodieLyn
well to start with I don't think it's a pine.. it looks more like a spruce or maybe fir.

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Posted: May 23 2008 at 2:24pm | IP Logged Quote Stephanie_Q
Great pictures. Did you try the Arbor Day Foundation "What Tree Is That?"   (here is the link).

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Posted: May 23 2008 at 3:25pm | IP Logged Quote lapazfarm
Looks like a Norway Spruce.
Norway spruce
Here is a good description of how to tell apart a pine, fir, and spruce:Pine, Fir, or Spruce?

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Posted: May 23 2008 at 4:57pm | IP Logged Quote joann10
Thanks everyone! It does sure look like a Norway spruce.

I knew I could count on you ladies to know.

Now we have to start a study about conifers.
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