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THE CHRISTMAS PINE: a magical story for Christmas by Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo and Stick Man

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The Italian stone pine is a characteristic feature of Mediterranean landscapes. The tall, majestic tree, with its spreading crown, has a distinct Y shape. The single-leaf pinyon pine is identified by its glaucous blue-green needles growing 1.5” to 2.3” (4 – 6 cm) long, globose cones 3.1” (8 cm) long, and scaly bark with irregular furrows. You can tell this pine tree apart from other pines because each fascicle contains a single needle. Shortleaf pines are distinguished from their longleaf cousins by their needles, bark, and cones. Needles grow to about 5” (12 cm) and they have tiny cones compared to the longleaf pines. These small reddish-brown cones may only measure 2” (5 cm) long. You can also tell the species apart by the dark bark in rectangular shapes on the shortleaf species. The Montezuma pine has long, horizontal branches that form an attractive, rounded crown. This pine is native to Mexico, but it has been cultivated in many countries throughout the world with great success. The majestic Loblolly pines grow to between 60 and 90 ft. (18 – 27 m) high and they have wide trunks up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) in diameter. Their dark green needles are about 8” (20 cm) long and grow in bundles of three.

The smooth-bark Mexican pine is a fast-growing pine with long, pendulous needles in bundles of five. It features asymmetrical, slightly curved cones that are an attractive yellow-brown color. The pine is fast-growing and reaches a maximum height of 120 ft. (36 m). The Japanese red pine is a tall, majestic pine tree with an open, umbrella-shaped canopy, red-brown bark, and long needle leaves. This red pine species is a two-needle pine tree, with two 3” (7.5 cm) leaves growing in each fascicle. The slender, erect pine tree grows 66 to 115 ft. (20 – 35 m) tall.The Lumholtz’s pine is known for its pendulous, light green needles that grow in bundles of three. The pine has egg-shaped, grayish- to reddish-brown cones that hang similarly to the needles. Other identifying features include scaly, red-brown bark and a broad, rounded, open crown. The Eldarica pine has slender, medium green needles measuring 3” to 5” (7.5 – 13 cm) long. The wiry needle leaves grow in bundles of two and have a soft feel. The tree produces woody, egg-shaped cones that grow 3” (7.5 cm) long. Immature cones are green but turn brown as they mature. Eastern pines also grow well in containers and are a popular type of Christmas tree. The species has good needle retention after being cut, and they emit a pleasant citrusy scent.

Texas pinyon pine needles are short, slender, and dark green. They measure about 1” to 2” (2.5 – 5 cm) long and grow in bundles of two. The cones are a yellow-brown color and squatly round. The small cones measure up to 2” (5 cm) in length and contain edible nuts. Bristlecone pine needle color tends to be dark green to a green with a blue tinge. Immature cones are a deep purple color and gradually turn yellow or beige. The Huangshan pine is known for its distinctive, horizontal branching pattern and flat-topped, spreading canopy. The pine has dark green needles that come in bundles of two. Its cones are broad, egg-shaped, and have a yellow-brown hue. Additionally, it has dark-gray, scaly bark.The poem is always unveiled as part of the lighting-up ceremony of the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree and appears on a banner that encircles the base of the tree during the festive period. This year’s banner has been created by Marcus Walters, who, together with the animator Merik Pine, has created a short animation in celebration of Julia’s poem. The excerpt is read by three Year 6 pupils at St Mary of the Angels primary school in the London Borough of Westminster: Reinfrancis Bondoc, Fabio Cucinotta and Poppy-Beau Pawsey. The bishop pine is known for its drought tolerance. It features scaly, deeply furrowed, dark gray bark and egg-shaped cones found in clusters of one to five. The pine’s range is restricted only to the coast of California, a few offshore islands, and the Mexican state of Baja California. The gray pine tree is a native conifer to North America and is characterized by its conical crown, sparse foliage, egg-shaped brown cones, and long gray-green needles. The three-needled gray pine has needles growing 8” to 12” (20 – 30 cm) long. And a unique feature of the gray pine tree is its heavy, barrel-like cones which can weigh up to 1.5 lbs. (0.7 kg). The knobcone pine is a small- to medium-sized pine with yellow-green needles that grow in bundles of three. The bark of a young knobcone pine tree is smooth and gray-brown, but as it matures, it turns red-brown and develops shallow fissures. The pine is known for its conical-shaped crown. The lacebark pine tree is a three needled pine identified by its smooth, colorful bark, long stiff needles, turpentine aroma from crushed foliage, and small egg-shaped brown cones.

The Bosnian pine can also be identified by its light-gray bark with distinctive, alligator-like scales. This pine tree is often grown as an ornamental feature in parks or large gardens due to its decorative bark and cones. The Masson’s pine is a medium-sized pine, reaching 82 to 148 ft. (25 – 45 m) in height. It has dark green needles that grow in bundles of two and are 4.5 to 8 inches (12 – 20 cm) long. Mugo pine is a small shrubby tree with 2-needled fascicles that is suitable for landscaping compact spacesScots pine trees can grow to around 60 ft. (18 m), though they can occasionally be taller. The trees are identified by their short needles that grow in bundles of 2, but sometimes 3 or 4. The pyramidal Mexican weeping pine is a tall, robust pine tree growing 131 ft. (40 m) tall. This pine has slender branches covering the length of its reddish-brown scaly trunk. Tufts of drooping pine needles grow three to five in a fascicle and measure up to 12” (30 cm) long. The Douglas pine has a pyramidal crown when young and a round crown when it matures. Its bark is red-brown, initially smooth and gradually becoming rough and scaly as the tree ages. This pine tree is native to Mexico and is known for its good timber quality. This is the perfect picture book to snuggle up with and share at Christmas. Gorgeous, atmospheric illustrations whisk you from frozen forests to the sparkling city square in a beautiful, moving story of festivity and hope. Monterey pine trees are a medium-dense type of softwood conifer. This makes the species an important tree in the timber industry. High-quality Monterey pine wood products include flooring, fence posts, and indoor wooden structures.

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