Tree Descriptions
White Pine (Pinus strobus)
| Height: |
80-100’ |
| Width:
| 25-35’ |
| Growth Rate: |
moderately fast |
| Soil: |
sand, clay, loam |
| Moisture: |
moist, dry |
| Shade Tolerance: |
part shade |
| Bloom Time: |
N/A |
| Flower Color: |
N/A |
| Uses: |
timber, wildlife |
| Spacing: |
6’ x 6’ for timber, 10’ x 10’ for other uses |
| Habitat: |
Grows best in partial shade but needs full sunlight to reach the
forest canopy. Prefers moist sandy loam soils, but will grow on a variety
of sites. Very sensitive to salt, heat and drought. |
| Notes: |
Salt and juglone sensitive, preferred deer browse. |
White Pine is tall and straight stemmed. The long, flexible needles occur
in clusters of five. White Pine is a good nesting tree for birds and provides
winter cover for birds and mammals. Used for timber, wildlife, windbreaks,
and landscaping. Occasionally browsed by deer.
