Eastern White Pine vs Whitebark Pine - TreeTime.ca

Eastern White Pine vs Whitebark Pine

Pinus strobus

Pinus albicaulis

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(new stock expected: fall of 2026)

Eastern White Pine
Whitebark Pine

Eastern White Pine is a large pine native to eastern North America. It is the provincial tree of Ontario.

This long-lived, rapid growing giant is known for its long, flexible blue-green needles. Eastern White Pine is low-maintenance and makes a beautiful ornamental tree suitable for large properties and parks.

Endangered

Whitebark Pine is a beautiful coniferous tree that produces tasty, edible nuts. You'll love this trees' rustic and natural appeal, making it an excellent specimen tree.

It is an endangered species from the Rocky Mountains, this slow grower seldom produces cones until it is 50 years old but regularly survives to be 500 or more years of age. Our staff think it is among the most attractive pines we have grown.

Whitebark Pine is well-known for maintaining snow drifts, providing food and shelter to many species of wildlife, and bringing stability to steep slopes. This high elevation and adaptable tree is deer resistant and can withstand a variety of soils and moisture levels.

Eastern White Pine Quick Facts

Whitebark Pine Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Bark: gray furrowed bark
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: northern white pine, soft pine, weymouth pine, white pine