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People have consumed large amounts of pine needles in the form of a tea. The needles and the tea are high in vitamin C. Peterson Field Guide: Edible Wild Plants gives no indication that pine needles have any toxicity or intoxicating properties. There are reports of pine needles inducing abortions in cattle and hence should be avoided by pregnant women.
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Why are the needles are falling off your baby pine tree?
A baby pine tree may have pine needles falling off of the tree because it is too dry. It may also have pine needles dropping because of the change of the season.
Can goats eat pine needles?
Yes, goats can safely eat pine needles. Goats are known to eat all of the pine needles off a tree if they can reach them.
Do pine needles kill grass?
yes, keep the pine needles from killing grass by raking them up as often as possible. They act like a blanket over the grass cutting off air, light, and water.
Why dont pine needles fall off during the winter?
As an evergreen pine needle are not affected by the season but live their lifespan and drop when their work is done. Therefore they're are always needles on the pine and always needles dropping.
Do pine needles that fall off Norway spruce pine trees grow back?
find out for your self
Do pine trees lose their leaves in winter?
No, pine trees do not have leaves. They have pine needles that have a waxy coat on them. People refer to them as pine leaves sometimes, but that isn't what they are.
Why don't pine needles fall off the tree?
They do but only after they have served their purpose and not all at once.
What happens to evergreen trees in winter?
Unlike, other pine trees, their needles actually don't fall off! :)
What were the ingredients in Pinex cough syrup?
Its unfortunate that Pinex is no longer available. My grandmother used to make it for me when I was little and it was very soothing. The Pinex product was 2.5 ounces of concentrate which you then mixed with sugar and water to create a syrup. Although I don't know the ingredients in the concentrate, I do know that you can make your own pine needle tea and drink for relief of respiratory aliments. It is full of vitamin C and will send you on the road to recovery! Any type of pine tree will do. Collect young green pine needles. The young pine needles are the ones farthest out on the branches. Pull needles off the branch and line them up with the root ends together. Cut this root end off. Cut the needles into small segments and place in the bottom of a glass jar. Fill the jar about 1/3 of the way with cut pine needles. Pour boiling water over the needles, put the lid on the jar and let steep for 15 minutes. Using a spoon, press the needles against the side of the glass to express the essential oils. Pour the tea out of the jar into a cup, leaving the pine needles in the bottom of the jar. Sweeten with honey, sugar or agave nectar to taste.
What shape is a pine leaf?
Pine needles are considered Leaves because every tree has a leaf, unless the tree is dead or it is Winter time. Also it is considered a leaf because it is also green and it comes off of the tree.
Why do Norway pine's inner needles turn yellow then brown and then fall off?
It's a survival thing: The tree concentrates on keeping the trunk and roots alive in winter, stops life support for the needles, making new ones in spring
What kind of trees are there in the world?
If you're talking about true trees (not like bamboo, which is a common misnomer) there are three types. Coniferous trees (also evergreen, etc.) have long thin leaves, that are commonly referenced as needles. Examples: Lodgepole pine, white spruce, etc. Also, the difference between pine and spruce is pine needles come off in pairs (P in pair and pine). Spruce needles come off in singles (same memory principle as pine; spruce and single).The next type is deciduis (not sure on spelling(SORRY)) which sheds its broad leafy leaves in fall. Examples:Aspen, willow, etc.Finally, the tamarack. Yes, ah, the tamarack. This is a weird combination of the afore mentioned types. I can't exactly give you a definite answer on this definition.I forget. Oops!Thank's Mr. Z for teaching me this stuff.
