Key to the Gymnosperms of the Southeastern U.S. -
Leaves needle-like


Needles are all attached
to twigs singly

OR

Needles are attached to twigs in
fascicles (bundles) of two to five;
some may be attached singly

OR

Needles are attached in clusters of
10 or more at the end of short shoots
(stubby side branches); needles on
long shoots are attached singly

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Needles attached singly (close-up image) Needles attached in fascicles of two to five (close-up image) Needles in clusters of 10 or more on short shoots (close-up image)
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