{"product_id":"norway-pine-tree-2-3-foot-pinus-resinosa","title":"Norway Pine Tree (2-3 Foot - Pinus resinosa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Norway pine, also called red pine, is a native evergreen for USDA zones 2–5 that grows 50–80 feet tall and 20–25 feet wide in full sun. Buy it for windbreaks, screens and timber on sandy, acidic, well-drained soil. It is Minnesota's state tree and is native to northern Wisconsin.  Shipping Size:  2-3 Foot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy grow Norway Pine (Red Pine)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative to the United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquirrels and birds eat the seeds, and the evergreen crowns give deer and birds winter cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks in a windbreak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNorway Pine (Red Pine) at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eNorway Pine (Red Pine) plant facts\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003ePinus resinosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlant type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUSDA hardiness zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–80 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–25 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil pH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5–6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo second plant needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShips as\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDormant bare-root plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCan't ship to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAK, HI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePollination\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWind pollinated; each tree carries both pollen and seed cones, so no partner is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needs full sun; it does not tolerate shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows best in sandy or loamy, well-drained soil and handles poor, dry sites. Avoid heavy wet clay and alkaline soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little pruning needed; remove dead or damaged branches in late winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be affected by needle cast, Diplodia shoot blight, bark canker, root rots, rusts, pine sawfly and budworm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/planting-instructions\"\u003eStep-by-step bare-root planting instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat arrives and when\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Norway Pine (Red Pine) ships dormant (no leaves) and bare root (no pot or soil). It may look like a bare stick with roots; that is normal for a dormant plant. Spring shipping runs March 15 to July 30 for all zones, timed to your zone. Fall shipping, November 15 to late February, is for Zones 6–10 only. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-schedule\"\u003eSee the dates for your zone\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can't ship this plant to: AK, HI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/replacement-warranty\"\u003e1-year warranty\u003c\/a\u003e (store credit; terms apply).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Norway pine the same as red pine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Norway pine and red pine are two names for the same native tree, Pinus resinosa. It is not native to Norway; the name is a historical mix-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat zones does red pine grow in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed pine grows best in USDA zones 2–5, in the cool northern Great Lakes and Northeast. It does not do well in hot southern climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs red pine good for a windbreak?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, red pine handles strong winds and is widely planted in windbreaks. It needs full sun and lets in more light below as it ages, so pair it with denser evergreens or shrubs for a low screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat soil does red pine need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows best in sandy or loamy, well-drained, acidic soil around pH 4.5–6.0. It does poorly in alkaline soil and heavy wet clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat arrives when I order red pine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou receive dormant bare-root seedlings with no soil or pot. Plant them promptly and keep the roots moist and shaded until they go in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePlant facts checked October 2026 against: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/campustrees.umn.edu\/norway-pine\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUniversity of Minnesota\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.srs.fs.usda.gov\/pubs\/misc\/ag_654\/volume_1\/pinus\/resinosa.htm\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUSDA Forest Service\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northern Ridge Nursery","offers":[{"title":"SHIPPING STARTS NOVEMBER 15th 2026 THRU FEBRUARY 15th 2027 (See Shipping Tab for Info)","offer_id":54552957288723,"sku":"PB-AP-12-Fall-NRN5P","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SHIPPING STARTS MARCH 15th 2027 THRU JULY 30th 2027 (See Shipping Tab for Info)","offer_id":54552957321491,"sku":"PB-AP-12-Spring-NRN5P","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/8194\/files\/Scots_Pine.jpg?v=1791917414","url":"https:\/\/northernridgenursery.com\/products\/norway-pine-tree-2-3-foot-pinus-resinosa","provider":"Northern Ridge Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}