Eastern White Pine vs Red Pine - TreeTime.ca

Eastern White Pine vs Red Pine

Pinus strobus

Pinus resinosa

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Eastern White Pine
Red 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.

Red Pine is a large evergreen with an open, rounded crown and red bark when mature. This long-lived tree thrives in well-drained soils. Red Pine makes an attractive landscaping tree for larger properties.

Eastern White Pine Quick Facts

Red Pine Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


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


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