Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun
• Tolerates light shade, especially when young
• Best growth and form in open, sunny locations

Bloom Time:

• Spring (not grown for flowers)
• Produces small, yellowish male cones and green female cones
• Female cones mature into long, slender brown cones

Size:

Height: 50 to 80 feet tall (can exceed 100 feet in the wild)
Width: 20 to 40 feet wide

Attributes:

• Soft, flexible needles in bundles of five
• Long, slender cones (4–8 inches)
• Fast-growing and cold-hardy
• Provides excellent cover and nesting for birds and wildlife
• Native to eastern North America
• Iconic tree in American history and landscapes

Care Tips:

• Plant in well-drained, slightly acidic soil
• Water regularly during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature
• Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots
• Avoid heavy pruning; prune only to remove dead or damaged branches
• Monitor for white pine blister rust and weevils
• Not ideal for compacted or polluted urban sites