Identifying this tree species

Kalebh

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Hi everyone, I was hoping to get some help on identifying these trees I saw the other day. I was hiking on the parkway near Boone N.C. the other day and came upon an overlook where several of these trees were located. At the overlook was the only place where I saw these on the entire trail. They looked like pine trees, but they appeared to be more unique and very hardy. Thanks in advance 👍
 

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Boy I must really hate Azalea!

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Tycoss

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They are definitely pines. Someone from nearer to your area will be able to identify the species. They look to have some age and movement if they are collectable.
 

Stan Kengai

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I would guess Table Mountain Pine. It's native to the Appalachian range. Very distinctive cones like the one in your second picture.
 

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Wow @Stan Kengai awesome call, I feel like even locals forget about this species. IF the OP is in the mountains I say that's definitely what this is. If not.. then it's still a very possible ID. Pinus pungens
 

Kalebh

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Thanks everyone, I did my own research and thought it was a table mountain pine. I just wanted to get others opinions. It's very unique and cool. Even in this area we don't have many of those.
 
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