White Pine is a gorgeous evergreen, that looks great throughout the year, but is enjoyed the most in the winter because of the green, needle-like leaves and how they look with a dusting of snow.
White Pine (Pinus strobus)
What did the pine tree get into trouble?
- Because it was being knotty!
Did you know?
- The wood is often used to make furniture, crates, paneling, match sticks, and boats
- The wood is one of the most widely used for making lumber for various construction projects
- Early settlers would grind up the bark to make a compress to treat wounds, cuts, and sores
- Early settlers would dry out the inner bark and use it to treat coughs, and white pine bark is still used today as an ingredient in commercial cough syrups
Common Names:
- White Pine
- Eastern White Pine
Wildlife Benefits:
- Squirrels, deer, mice, and birds eat the seeds
Habitat:
- Woodlands
Size:
- 50-80' tall, with a crown width of 20-40'
Growing Conditions:
- Full sun to partial shade
- Moist, well-drained soil
Select Identification Characteristics:
- Leaf Type: Needle (Bundles of 5)
- Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
- Bud Arrangement: Alternate
- Terminal Bud: Single
