Description
Commemorate the United States' founding in New England with this historical Pine Tree Flag! This simple pine tree design was one of the first flags used since the 1600s to represent the British Colonies, especially Massachusetts.
The pine tree flag is manufactured in the USA from lightweight, weather-resistant nylon, an ideal material for outdoor flying. Nylon is a quick-drying fabric that helps prevent mildew growth after rain and high humidity. The classic white and green design is digitally printed for crisp lines and bright, fade-resistant colors.
This flag comes equipped with a durable canvas header and brass grommets for secure attachment to any standard outdoor flagpole. We offer pine tree flags in the size 3’ by 5’, which is an excellent fit for our 6’ tangle-free house-mounted pole.
Pine Tree Flag Features
- Measures 3' x 5'
- American-made
- 100% high-quality nylon
- Sturdy canvas header
- Rust-resistant brass grommets
Pine Tree Flag Meaning & History
The original Pine Tree flag has been used since the 16th century as a symbol of the British colonies in New England. At the time, the British Navy was expanding rapidly to carry out the empire’s conquests across the globe. However, this meant many regions of Great Britain were deforested as trees were cut down to make more ships.
After British settlers began to colonize North America, officials noticed native white pine trees as a new source of lumber. Soon, massive amounts of pine trees in the New England region were cut down and exported back to Great Britain.
The settlers, who over time developed a distinct cultural and national identity as Americans, detested the deforestation of the New England wilderness. Many Americans, particularly those in Massachusetts, adopted a white flag with a pine tree to represent themselves and their grievances against the British Crown.
In New Hampshire, American farmers forced British law enforcement out of their towns in defiance of laws restricting the possession of certain types of pine. The pine was later adopted as a symbol of the American patriot group Sons of Liberty and finally became a symbol of the Continental Army of George Washington.
The pine tree today remains a symbol of New England and is still included on Maine’s state flag!
