pitch pine

American  

noun

1. any of several pines from which pitch or turpentine is obtained.

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pitch pine British  

noun

1. any of various coniferous trees of the genus Pinus, esp P. rigida, of North America, having red-brown bark and long lustrous light brown cones: valued as a source of turpentine and pitch

2. the wood of any of these trees

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Etymology

Origin of pitch pine

An Americanism dating back to 1670–80

Example Sentences

In regions dominated by trees like Table Mountain pine and the pitch pine, fire is even more important.

From Salon • Oct. 20, 2024

Over the past century, however, land managers have suppressed natural fire to the detriment of such iconic species as the pitch pine, which evolved to prosper in droughty, acidic and fire-prone conditions.

From Scientific American • Aug. 23, 2023

But after 72 years, Pinus rigida 212-45-C, the state’s champion pitch pine, has died and will be cut down at the Washington Park Arboretum.

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2017

“We even brought the pitch pine back,” Mr. Blonsky said, referring to a type of tree.

From New York Times • Jul. 13, 2016

Here, too, were boys of gold on pedestals holding aloft bright torches of pitch pine to light the great rooms, and the night-time feasting.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer