A non-native, medium size tree, the most widely distributed pine in the world with prominent orange, scaly bark in the upper portions of the bole. Trees in the U.S. are often twisted and commonly used as Christmas trees. Needles are generally 2 per fascicle, about 2" long, rigid, twisted, and usually bluish-green. Cones are about 2" long, and ovoid with a minute spine. Apophysis is often pyrimidal.