Description
Commemorate the founding of the United States with the Pine Tree flag! This flag was one of the first designs used in the 1600s to represent British colonies in North America, such as Massachusetts.
Our Pine Tree flag is proudly manufactured in the USA from nylon, a durable, weather-resistant fabric ideal for outdoor flying. The nylon used in our flags is lightweight, allowing it to fly easily in mild winds and to dry quickly after becoming wet from rain or high humidity. The green pine tree design is digitally printed with UV-resistant inks for sharp lines and bold colors that resist fading due to sun exposure.
Each Pine Tree flag comes equipped with a strong canvas heading and two brass grommets for secure attachment to an outdoor flagpole. This flag is available in the standard flag size of 3’ by 5’, which is a great fit for our popular tangle-free house-mounted pole.
Pine Tree Flag Features
- Made in America
- 100% pure nylon
- 3’ x 5’ size
- Strong canvas header
- Brass grommets for simple installation
Pine Tree Flag Meaning & History
The pine tree symbol was first used by American colonists in New England during the 17th century. At this time, the British Navy was rapidly expanding as the Empire continued to conquest around the globe. Many ships were built to support this expansion, leading to massive deforestation in the British Isles.
British officials who visited the North American colonies noticed the forests of native white pine trees in Massachusetts. Soon thereafter, a logging industry was established to export these trees to Great Britain. However, the settlers from Britain, who had by now developed a distinct cultural and national identity as Americans, resented the exploitation of their chosen home. Defiant Americans, especially those based in Massachusetts, began to display the pine tree as a symbol of self-representation and resistance to the British Crown.
Farmers in New Hampshire succeeded in forcing out British law enforcement in defiance of laws regulating the possession of pine. Later, the pine was adopted as a symbol by the patriot group Sons of Liberty.
The original Pine Tree flag inspired many other banners, including New England’s Continental flag and the official jack of George Washington’s naval force. Today, you can see the lasting impact of the pine tree in the design of Maine’s state flag.
