{"product_id":"white-pine","title":"White Pine","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"pd-title-head\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePinus strobus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast evergreen screens and windbreaks, large-property specimen, woodland edges, buffer plantings along drives and property lines, wildlife cover and nesting habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft blue-green needles in bundles of five that give an unusually fine texture, quick height where privacy is needed sooner rather than later, graceful open tiers of branching, and wide adaptability from zone 3 through zone 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun, Partial Sun\/Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coniferous Tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pyramidal, Upright — tiered branching around a central leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue-Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–80 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–40 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe softest evergreen in the eastern forest, and one of the fastest ways to gain real privacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEastern White Pine carries its needles in bundles of five, each one slender, flexible, and tinted blue-green. The result is a canopy with a fine, almost feathery texture that reads very differently from the stiff dark green of a spruce. Run a hand along a branch and the difference is immediate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYoung trees grow quickly and hold a neat pyramidal shape, which is what makes them so useful for screening. With age the habit loosens into broad horizontal tiers on a straight trunk, and the tree takes on a windswept, sculptural character that few conifers match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLong slender cones hang from the branch tips, and the seeds are heavily used by nuthatches, chickadees, crossbills, and squirrels. Dense lower growth on young trees provides some of the best winter shelter available to songbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdaptability is the other strength here. White Pine grows from zone 3 through zone 8 in a wide range of soils, asking mainly for decent drainage and clean air. It is the fastest route to a tall evergreen line on most properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Pine Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun for the densest growth, though young trees accept partial shade. Space screening rows generously so the lower branches keep light as the trees fill in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Pine prefers moist, acidic, well-drained soil but adapts to sandy or moderately clay ground. The one condition to avoid is heavy soil that stays saturated. It is also sensitive to road salt and to air pollution, so set it back from salted pavement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater deeply through the first two or three seasons. Once established, trees tolerate ordinary summer dryness reasonably well, though a deep soak during an extended drought is always appreciated. Mulch over the root zone and keep it off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is not usually needed. Where growth on a young tree is slow, apply a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/slow-release-fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eslow release fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrune sparingly. To make a screen denser, pinch the soft “candles” of new growth back by roughly half in late spring rather than shearing hard, and never cut into bare wood. Protect the leader, and expect the tree to shed its oldest interior needles each autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Size is the White Pine for Sale Online?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur White Pine ships in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and is appropriately sized for its container at the time of shipment. If you have specific sizing or planting questions, please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Almanac Planting Co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Large Does White Pine Grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the landscape, \u003cem\u003ePinus strobus\u003c\/em\u003e typically reaches about 50–80 feet tall and 20–40 feet wide, with older specimens spreading further as the crown opens. Give a screening row room to widen over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are some common names for this plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEastern White Pine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite Pine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorthern White Pine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft Pine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does White Pine grow for privacy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuickly. Two to three feet of height a year is common on a young tree in good conditions, which makes it one of the faster evergreen screens available. Compare planting spacing and mature widths in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/privacy-trees-shrubs\"\u003ePrivacy Trees \u0026amp; Shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e collection before laying out a row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs White Pine native to North America?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is native across the northeastern United States and eastern Canada, extending south through the Appalachians, and it was historically the dominant timber tree of the region. More regional species are gathered in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/native-plants\"\u003eNative Plants of North America\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat conditions does White Pine dislike?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoad salt, compacted or waterlogged soil, and heavy air pollution are the three main problems. Highly alkaline soil can also cause yellowing. For roadside or urban sites, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/evergreen-plants\"\u003eEvergreen Plants\u003c\/a\u003e collection includes more tolerant choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do some needles turn yellow and drop in fall?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is normal. White Pine sheds its oldest interior needles every autumn, usually the ones that are two or three years old, while the newer outer needles stay green. Widespread yellowing on the outside of the tree is a different matter and worth investigating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Almanac Planting Co","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon \/ Fall '26 Pre-Order","offer_id":47491547988130,"sku":"APC-WhiPin-3-1yr","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9374\/6850\/files\/WhitePine5.jpg?v=1785932955","url":"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/white-pine","provider":"Almanac Planting Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}