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Species: Pinus strobus

(pye'nus stroh'bus)

Pinus strobus

Eastern White Pine

Found on Course Walks

Pines et. al.

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

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

Tree > 30 feet

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

Evergreen

pyramidal; open & irregular with age

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

3a

Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

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

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

Native Range Map Image

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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