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Eastern White Pine

Pinus strobus

Evergreen Shrub

Height

3 - 4 (feet)

Spread

4 - 5 (feet)

Distinctions

Needles in clusters of 5, bluish-green; adapted to a wide range of soil types but prefers acidic, well-drained soil, pH 4.5–6.5.

Limitations

Does not tolerate air pollution, heat, or salt toxicity. May be damaged by moose or deer browse.

Hardiness

INT, SC, SE (Zone 3)

Origin

Eastern Canada and United States.

Cultivars

‘Nana’ ('Radiata’) Broad dense shrub; 4" needles; wider than high, 3'-4' tall, 4'-5' wide.; See entry under Evergreen Tree.

Invasive Potential

May spread invasiveness unknown - Monitor plantings for spread

Eastern White Pine