Korean Pine vs Western White Pine - TreeTime.ca

Korean Pine vs Western White Pine

Pinus monticola

Pinus koraiensis

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

(new stock expected: fall of 2027)

Western White Pine
Korean Pine

The Western White Pine is long-long lived conifer that featuring a narrow, open, conical crown of horizontal branches with blue-green needles. It is native to the Pacific Northwest in the mountain region. As a timber species the Western White Pine is highly valued. This evergreen is similar to the Eastern White Pine, but has stiffer needles, the growth is more dense, and it tends to have larger cones.

Korean Pine is an attractive conifer suitable for shelterbelts, privacy screens, and ornamental planting. This tree is especially prized for its pine nuts. Korean Pine nuts are larger than most other species. They can be used in salads, pesto sauce, and other foods.

This conifer is generally tolerant of urban conditions but much prefers cool summer climates.

Western White Pine Quick Facts

Korean Pine Quick Facts

Zone: 3b
Zone: 3a
Height: 30 m (100 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Foliage: long blue-green needles
Nuts: large edible seeds
Cones: attractive edible pine nuts
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC
Other Names: idaho white pine, mountain white pine, silver pine
Other Names: chinese pinenut