Tree Descriptions
White Pine (Pinus strobus)
| Height: | 80-100’ |
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| 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.
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