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1 Leaves 1-2.5 cm long; cones 1.2-2 cm long, with 10-20 glabrous scales; twigs glabrous; [native species rarely south to MD and WV]
1 Leaves 2.5-3 cm long; cones 2-3.5 cm long, with > 40 pubescent scales; twigs pubescent; [exotic species rarely planted].
  2 Cone scales straight to slightly incurved at the tip; outer surface on cone scales pubescent
  2 Cone scales reflexed at the tip; outer surface of cone scales glabrous