Pinus strobus

Common Name

Eastern White Pine

Scientific Name

Pinus strobus

Hardiness Zone

3a [-35 to -40]

Tolerances

Drought

Moderate

Moderate

Poor Drainage

Intolerant

Intolerant

Alkaline Soil

Intolerant

Intolerant

Salt

Intolerant

Intolerant

Shade

Moderate

Moderate

Air Pollution

Intolerant

Intolerant

Soil Volume

20

Planting Area

  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fruit

    Fruit

  • Evergreen

  • Winter Interest

    Winter Interest

  • Native to Vermont

    Native to Vermont

Form

pyramidal

Pyramidal

Mature Height

80 feet

Crown Spread

40 feet

Limitations

  • Weak wood and/or branch structure
  • Prone to insect/disease

Additional Information

Easily transplanted and grown. Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils. Susceptible to white pine blister rust. Choose cerified rust resistant plants. Also susceptible to white pine weevil. Prone to breakage from strong winds, ice and heavy snow.