Short, stiff, olive-green needles grow in pairs from the rough, scaly twigs. Open-crowned trees with spreading branches and very short needles; sometimes a shrub. Variable-shaped cones remain closed until exposed to fire.
| Family | Pine |
|---|---|
| Season Bloom | April - May |
| Habitat | An irregular, conical to flat-topped evergreen. Kirtlands warbler is dependent upon Jack Pine; this rare bird breeds only in north-central Michigan, where it is confined to dense stands of young pines following forest fires. |
| Cycle | |
| Height | 72-100' |
| Leaf Description | Leaf is linear, yellow-green. Fruit is brown. Bloom color is Red, yellow. |
| Soil Type | Dry |
| Light Source | Sun |
| Location | Woodland |
