Eastern White Pine vs Scots Pine (Scotch Pine) - TreeTime.ca

Eastern White Pine vs Scots Pine (Scotch Pine)

Pinus sylvestris

Pinus strobus

Scots Pine (Scotch Pine)
Eastern White Pine

Scots Pine is a hardy, adaptable evergreen. This large tree has an oval crown and distinctively orange bark when mature. Scots Pine prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil.

It is the most common pine tree used in shelterbelts and windbreaks. Scots Pine is also occasionally used as a Christmas tree variety.

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.

Scots Pine (Scotch Pine) Quick Facts

Eastern White Pine Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Bark: gray furrowed bark
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none

In row spacing: 3 - 4 m (10 - 12 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


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