Pinus jeffreyi (Jeffrey Pine)

Pinus jeffreyi (Jeffrey Pine) is a large evergreen tree species native to the western United States, specifically the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Range. It is named after John Jeffrey, a Scottish botanist who explored the western United States in the 19th century. Jeffrey Pine is a tall and majestic tree that can reach heights of 80 to 150 feet (24 to 46 meters) or more. It has a straight trunk and a narrow, conical crown when young, which becomes more irregular and broad with age. The bark of mature trees is thick, reddish-brown, and deeply furrowed. The needles of Jeffrey Pine are long and slender, measuring around 5 to 10 inches (13 to 25 centimeters) in length. They are arranged in bundles of three and have a bluish-green color. The tree produces large, egg-shaped cones that can grow up to 8 inches (20 centimeters) long. The cones have prickly scales and contain winged seeds. One of the distinguishing features of Jeffrey Pine is its unique fragrance. The needles and resin of the tree