How have they adapted to their environment?
The Eastern white pine tree is well adapted to its
environment whether it be in dry soil or really moist soil. It
has a long life span of about 80 plus years. They are fire
dependent and generally have a fast growth rate which allows for
them to compete with and oftentimes replace other predominant
hardwoods following a fire. Eastern white pines can also do well
in moderately shaded areas, which allows them to grow in the
understory of the forest.
They have a lateral root system with some roots that grow
downward called sinker roots, but do not possess distinct tap
roots. This type of root system allows for greater surface area
which increases the amount of water the roots can take up for
the rest of the plant.
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