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Pinus strobus
Eastern white pine
- » Native
- » Easy to grow
- » Long soft needles in bundles of five
- » Needles cover the plant quickly, but still allow for a fine texture
- » Widely used for barriers, but great as a specimen also
- » Attracts birds
- Category:Tree
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone:3-8
- Height:50-80 ft
- Spread:20-40 ft
- Bloom Color: Green Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
A signature native plant for the eastern woodland, Eastern White Pine is easy to grow and provides a multitude of landscape uses. Its long, soft needles are held in bundles of 5 and cover the plant thickly yet still give the plant a fine texture. This plant is widely used for barrier plantings, but it makes an outstanding single specimen that loves moist, well-drained soil while providing outstanding nesting area for a laundry list of native birds along with a food source from its production of cones and seed. Keep it from high salt areas and it will grow rapidly to be an appreciated, dominant evergreen in your landscape.
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Programs
| • | American Beauties Native Plants® |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pinus strobus
Little pruning required, but prune if necessary following spring growth. Thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring well-drained, acidic soils with high organic matter. It adapts to loam, silt, or sand and requires moist conditions, though it can handle occasional dryness. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging. This tree is susceptible to wind damage, so plant it in a sheltered spot for protection.