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Red Pine (Pinus resinosa) Only for North Georgia Mountains

Q: Will Michigan red pines grow in Georgia?

A: Red pine (Pinus resinosa) thrives in Canada/New England. Might survive in high north GA mountains (Brasstown Bald, Blairsville). In metro Atlanta, likely short-lived like Alberta/Colorado spruce.

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