Pine Tree

Pine trees come in heights ranging from 10’ to more than 90-feet tall. One of the common characteristics of pines is that they have skinny needles instead of leaves. Unlike deciduous trees, pine needles commonly shed year-round, which is problematic when trees are located near gutters. Needles either shed individually or in small clumps of 3-4 connected needles; the needles are relatively lightweight and have a tendency to blow long distances. It is not uncommon for pine needles to blow 150 feet from the base of the tree. Many pine species have small to large pinecones that also blow into and easily clog gutters and downspout openings. Pine trees are notoriously one of the most problematic trees the lead to ongoing gutter clogging.