Pinus strobus (White Pine)

Our fastest growing pine, tolerates light shade. Prefers well-drained garden soil and protection from west winds. Suffers in compacted soils or near road salt. Soft needles.

Associates: Aquilegia canadensis (Columbine), Carpinus caroliniana (Blue Beech), Larix laricina (American Larch), Osmunda regalis (Royal Fern), Panicum virgatum (Switch Grass), Ptelea trifoliata (Wafer Ash), Quercus alba (White Oak), Quercus muehlenbergii (Chinquapin Oak), Sassafras albidum (Sassafras), Smilacina stellata (Starry Solomon’s Seal), Solidago caesia (Blue-stemmed Goldenrod)