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| | | Species Characteristics: White Pine Appearances: Clusters of 5 soft, long, bluish-green needles.
Smooth, young bark; dark, ridged mature bark
Site and soils: Best on well drained to moist, sand and
loams. Tolerates shade when young.
Reforestation, timber plantations. Plant at
6ft. spacing. Grows 2-3 feet/year once
established. Plant under canopy of taller
trees to help avoid white pine weevil
problems. Grows well with red pine, maple,
ash and beech.
Urban settings: Prune for landscaping purposes; sensitive to
salt and air pollutants.
Native to: Southern and central Ontario | | |
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