Pinus strobus |
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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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
40-60', 60-100', 100' and up
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, 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
Ranch, 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:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.