Species: Pinus strobus

(pye'nus stroh'bus)

Eastern White Pine

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

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Tree Identification Guide

Cultivars

Many cultivars are available for this popular native species. Much selection has been don to find dwarf varieties. Below are some of the more interesting /easy to find options.

'Angel Falls', 'Blue Shag', 'Compacta', 'Coney Island', 'Contorta', 'Fastigiata', 'Fastigiata', 'Fastigiata', 'Glauca', 'Globosa', 'Greg', 'Hillside Winter Gold', 'Louie', 'Macopin', 'Mini Twists', 'Nana', 'Niagara Falls', 'Pendula', 'Pendula', 'Sea Urchin', 'Stony Brook', 'UConn'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 50' - 80' (spread 20' - 40')

Leaves: Evergreen

Shape: pyramidal; open & irregular with age

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 3a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Environmental Other: full sun required; extremely sensitive to air pollution; will not tolerate alkaline soils.

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

affected by diseases common to all pines. Very intolerant of salt spray.

Bare Root Transplanting

Moderately difficult

Other

Native to Eastern US. Transplant B & B in spring or fall

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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