Puck
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RGF1 said:Puck I am not sure but I think Kings Pines refers to tall straight white pines that did not have and large branches over 4 inches in diameter and the branch growth is near symetrical as most confieres are . Usually over 100 ft that were used to make masts for ships .
They were found all over New England and were the predominate tree at the time period you mention .
The King's Pine refer to trees that match your description but were blazed by an agent of the crown. These trees were meant for ship's masts in the Royal Navy. If somebody illegaly cut one down they could be hanged. The lore of the land says there are a few around.