Eastern White Pine vs Kentucky Coffeetree - TreeTime.ca

Eastern White Pine vs Kentucky Coffeetree

Pinus strobus

Gymnocladus dioicus

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Eastern White Pine
Kentucky Coffeetree

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.

The Kentucky Coffeetree has the largest leaves of any native tree in North America! In the summer, its large green canopy provides shade. While in the winter, its leathery bean pods act as a decorative element against the sky as they rattle in the wind. Beautiful year-round, this tree is an elegant addition to any landscape.

Eastern White Pine Quick Facts

Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, 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: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: high




Toxicity: Uncooked pods are toxic to humans
Other Names: northern white pine, soft pine, weymouth pine, white pine
Other Names: coffeetree