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Korean Pine vs Western White Pine

Pinus koraiensis

Pinus monticola

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Korean Pine
Western White Pine

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.

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 Quick Facts

Western White Pine Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3b
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 30 m (100 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Nuts: large edible seeds
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none




Other Names: chinese pinenut
Other Names: idaho white pine, mountain white pine, silver pine