Pinus strobus
White Pine
Description
This fine-textured pine is handsome in both form and color. The needles grow in groups of five, and the cones are slender and often have a curved shape. It is quite an ornamental tree, especially the young trees, whose bark is smooth and grey.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
40-60', 60-100', 100' and up
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Silhouette
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Park
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.