Eastern White Pine vs Blue Beech - TreeTime.ca

Eastern White Pine vs Blue Beech

Pinus strobus

Carpinus caroliniana

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Eastern White Pine
Blue Beech

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.

Blue Beech is a beautiful, ornamental tree with enticing features. The foliage transforms throughout the season, offering a kaleidoscope of color. New leaves emerge reddish-purple, transforming to dark green, and then turn striking shades of yellow, orange, and red in fall. Once all the foliage has dropped, grooved, blue-grey bark becomes striking on a winter landscape.

Blue Beech has an attractive globular shape and has been successfully grown in both full shade and full sun locations. Make sure you provide ample moisture to ensure this tree thrives.

Eastern White Pine Quick Facts

Blue Beech Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 3b
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Bark: gray furrowed bark
Nuts: Small nuts with earthy, sweet taste
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




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