Eastern White Pine vs Ironwood Tree - TreeTime.ca

Eastern White Pine vs Ironwood Tree

Ostrya virginiana

Pinus strobus

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Ironwood Tree
Eastern White Pine

Ironwood Tree is one of the strongest and most resilient trees you will find in North America. In fact, it has the hardest and most dense wood of any North American tree. Prized for its oval shaped canopy and showy winter trunk, this striking shade tree will make a beautiful addition to any yard. Make sure you do not plant near roads as it is highly salt sensitive.

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.

Ironwood Tree Quick Facts

Eastern White Pine Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Bark: gray furrowed bark
Cones: long slender cones
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Native to: MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, PE
Other Names: northern white pine, soft pine, weymouth pine, white pine