Pine tree leaves are called pine needles. Pine needles are long, thin, green, and clustered at the stem.
Pine straw is simply the dried form of pine needles. Just as grass dries to become hay and grain plants dry to become straw, pine needles dry to become pine straw.
There are differences between pine straw and pine needle. 1. Moisture Content 2. Other Properties - nutrients, color, weight, and size 3. Pine needles and pine straw have different uses
There are similarities between pine tree and pine needles. 1. Both came from the same tree 2. You can use both for composting and making bedding
Here are some uses of both pine straw and pine needles: 1. Mulch 2. Compost 3. Bedding for Animals