Pinus strobus
Eastern White Pine
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Description:
Eastern White Pine is a large, long-needled evergreen conifer, taller than it is wide. Bundles of five needles are soft to the touch and appear bluish-green. Eastern White Pine will start producing cones in 5-10 years. The cones are long and covered with dried white sap resembling snow, offering decorative value to holiday wreaths. It takes several years for Eastern White Pine to establish, then it grows quickly. Eastern White Pine is long-lived. It provides shelter and roosting space for birds. Plant this handsome specimen in your large yard for ornamental value. It can also be pruned and shaped for hedges.
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Tree
New Jersey Native: Yes
Deer Resistance: Some
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Birds
Salt Tolerance: Low to None
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist
Soil pH: Acidic, Slightly Acidic
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist
Drought Tolerance: None
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 50 - 80 ft
Spread: 20 - 40 ft
Growth Rate: Fast