Abundant large tree of all but the driest areas - probably the most common tree in the eastern half of North Carolina. Frequently colonizes old fields.

Durham Co., NC 12/4/05.

The leaves are about 15-20 cm long and usually have 3-4 needles in a bundle.

The bark on medium-sized trees is dark gray-brown, deeply furrowed, and blocky.

Durham Co., NC 12/4/05.

Large tree.

Durham, NC 9/9/06.

Bark of a large tree.

Orange Co., NC 4/12/08.

Bark of a large tree.

Orange Co., NC 4/12/08.