Pinus echinata

The shortleaf pine (or Pinus echinata) is a softwood conifer tree that has short needles and small cones. The species is mainly found in southeastern United States, and can inhabit various climates. The shortleaf pine is sometimes referred to as the "old field", "spruce", "rosemary", "yellow", "two-leaf" and "heart" pine; however, there is a true shortleaf pine (Pinus echinata) that is different from these pine variations. The confusion stems from a custom in the Southeastern United States to only refer to pines as either "long-leaf" or "short-leaf". Furthermore, the pine can be distinguished from other pines by examining their short leaves and small cones.