The roots of a pine tree are complex and extensive and can seek moisture from deep in the ground Pine trees are mostly moderately growing trees and grow between 1 to 3 feet per year after establishment Pines also provide an excellent habitat for small wildlife including birds to · The Norfolk Island pine, reclassified as A heterophylla, is endemic to its namesake, about 930 miles east of Australia The island's imposing clifflined coast is fringed with the trees The pine also is the lone symbol on the island state's national flag Captain Cook named the tree (and island) after the Duke of Norfolk on Oct 10, 1774 · Seed of the Norfolk Island pine is exported, and there is a forestry program to increase the island's resource of pines Budgetary revenue comes mostly from the sale of stamps and from customs duty and liquor sales (a government monopoly) The island has about 50 miles (80 km) of motor roads and an airport for passenger and air freight Norfolk Island Pine Bonsai Tree