Pinus strobus, or eastern white pine, native to eastern US and Canada and is Ontario�s provincial tree. It is a fast-growing evergreen that thrives in acidic, fertile, well-drained soils and full sun, particularly in cool, humid climates. It's a great choice for landscapes and can even be sheared for hedges. It grows rapidly and adapts well but struggles with high pH soils and compacted, saline conditions, warmer conditions. Eastern white pine drops long, soft needles year-round, with heavier shedding in the fall.
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Planting Site and Native Range
Planting Site
Naturalization, Parks, Highway, Residential
Management Notes
Management Notes
Very sensitive to air pollution Can develop chlorosis in high pH soils
Tree Characteristics
Growth Rate
Fast (60cm or more per year)
Width
6 - 12m
Height
15 - 24m
Soil Quantity
11 - 20 m
Leaves
Evergreen
Insects and Diseases
Insects and Diseases
No serious or common issues in the urban environment.
Tree Tolerances
Soil Salt Tolerance
Sensitive
Salt Spray Tolerance
Sensitive
Flooding Tolerance
Low
Drought Tolerance
Moderate
pH Tolerance
Tolerant of acid to slightly alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 7.5)
Shade Tolerance
Full Sun Part Shade
Plant Hardiness Zone
Zone 3 (a/b) | Zone 4 (a/b) | Zone 5 (a/b) | Zone 6 (a/b)