The pine tree is the official state tree of North Carolina. During the Colonial and early Statehood periods, the pine was a vital part of the economy of North Carolina. From it came many of the "naval stores" - resin, turpentine, and timber - needed by merchants and the navy for their ships. The pine has continued to supply North Carolina with many important wood products, particularly in the building industry.
These vary in sizes but most are relatively large, with some as large as 7" long x 5" wide (18 cm long x 13 cm wide).
