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pitch pine

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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any of several species of pine that yield pitch, especially Pinus rigida found in parts of Eastern Canada.

See: cypress(def. 2)

Quotations

1827

Let the local names be given, as . . . pitch pine. . . .

1887

. . . all that is needful [is] to keep a supply of "pitch-pine" chips ready.

1917

Under the most favourable conditions the pitch pine will reach a height of 60 feet and a diameter of 2 feet, usually, however, it is a small tree about 30 feet high and 6 to 8 inches in diameter.