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 in soils with high pH, compaction, and high salt content. Eastern white pine drops long, soft needles year-round, with heavier shedding in the fall.