Eastern White Pine, Weymouth Pine, North American Pumpkin Pine, North American White Pine, White Pine
Fast-growing and long-lived, Pinus strobus (Eastern White Pine) is a large evergreen conifer of pyramidal habit in youth, developing a broad upright or oval crown with horizontal and tiered branches over time. The foliage of soft, bluish-green needles, 5 in. long (12 cm), is arranged in feathery tufts of five toward the ends of the twigs. Cylindrical, pendent, brown cones, up to 8 in. long (20 cm), dangle on slender stalks. A fast grower, over 12 in. per year (30 cm), this magnificent evergreen tree is the state tree of Maine. It makes a wonderful specimen plant and is an excellent tree for wildlife, attracting birds and mammals for food and shelter. The largest northeastern conifer, Eastern White Pine tolerates heat, wind, cold, and urban conditions very well. It is however subject to white pine blister rust, a bark disease that is often fatal. Species of Ribes (currants and gooseberries) are the alternate host for white pine blister rust and should not be planted near white pines.
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6 |
Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
Plant Family | Pinaceae |
Genus | Pinus |
Common names | Eastern White Pine, Pine, White Pine |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
50' - 80' (15.2m - 24.4m) |
Spread |
20' - 40' (6.1m - 12.2m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6 |
Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
Plant Family | Pinaceae |
Genus | Pinus |
Common names | Eastern White Pine, Pine, White Pine |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
50' - 80' (15.2m - 24.4m) |
Spread |
20' - 40' (6.1m - 12.2m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Pinus strobus (Eastern White Pine) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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