Pinus strobus
White Pine
- Main interest:
- winter interest, attracts birds, tolerant of deer and rabbits
- Exposure:
- tolerates partial shade when younger, grows in any soil type but prefers sand or sand loam, tolerates different moisture levels
- Foliage:
- skinny green needles
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 3: -40 ° C (-40 ° F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width:
- height: 65 to 130 ft (20-40 m)
- Use:
- specimen
Pinus strobus is a quick growing White Pine that can grow more than 2 feet a year, reaching up to 80 feet. This tree boasts dark greyish bark with broad thick ridges, 6-12 cm long blue/green needles, and white pine cones 8-20 cm in length. Grows best in full sun, acidic, moist, well-drained soil, although it is tolerant of dry, rocky, or bog conditions. Transplants well, works for windbreaks. Widley used as Christmas trees.
- Main interest:
- winter interest, attracts birds, tolerant of deer and rabbits
- Exposure:
- tolerates partial shade when younger, grows in any soil type but prefers sand or sand loam, tolerates different moisture levels
- Foliage:
- skinny green needles
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 3: -40 ° C (-40 ° F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width:
- height: 65 to 130 ft (20-40 m)
- Use:
- specimen
Pinus strobus is a quick growing White Pine that can grow more than 2 feet a year, reaching up to 80 feet. This tree boasts dark greyish bark with broad thick ridges, 6-12 cm long blue/green needles, and white pine cones 8-20 cm in length. Grows best in full sun, acidic, moist, well-drained soil, although it is tolerant of dry, rocky, or bog conditions. Transplants well, works for windbreaks. Widley used as Christmas trees.
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