Images of the Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)

Eastern White Pine

Pinus strobus

Also called Soft Pine, this species is native to eastern North America. This tree bears flexible, bluish-green needles grouped in fascicles, or bundles, of five. The tall, straight trunks of this species were used as ship masts in colonial times.

Habitat:Grows in a wide variety of soils.

Growth Habit:Evergreen tree growing to 30 m, with plate-like branching.

Bloom Time:Late spring.

Longevity:Moderate.

Presence in US:AL AR CT DC GA IA IL IN KY MA MD ME MI MN MO NC NH NJ NY OH PA RI SC TN VA VT WI WV

Presence in Canada:MB NB NL NS ON PE QC

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