Pine trees are one of the most common coniferous species in North America. ... Within those species, there are many different subspecies or cultivars (plants bread for specific traits or features).

In the meantime, you may want to learn about the different types of trees that are available—varieties like Douglas fir, blue spruce, Scotch pine and more!

Softwood conifers include pine, spruce, fir, and cedar trees. But despite the name, wood hardness varies among the conifer species. Some softwoods are actually harder than certain hardwoods.

Is my conifer pine, spruce or fir? Knowing the difference between conifer species is critical when adding new conifers to your landscape and when caring for existing trees in your landscape.

Scotch Pine (or Scots Pine) ... With 35 different species of trees grown in the United States specifically for Christmas, it can be hard to narrow it down.