Identification:
The Eastern white pine is the largest pine tree. All pines are evergreen so they are green all year round. The needles grow in groups of five. They can grow up to five inches long.
Niche:
The white pine gets its energy from the sun. It is a producer because it gets its energy from the sun.
Resources:
www.fcps.edu/.../eastern_white_pine.htm
www.na.fs.fed.us/pubs/silvics_manual/Volume_1/pinus/strobus.htm