Eastern White Pine Common Name: Eastern White Pine Botanical Name: Pinus strobus Eastern White Pine bark Plant family: Pinaceae Location: Orchard Trail Growing zone: 3 to 8 Height: 50-80 ft. Spread: 20-40 ft. Bloom time: March, April Bloom description: Flowers are monoecious (having both male and female flowers on same plant). The male flowers are cylindrical and yellow, while the female flowers are clustered at the branch tips and are light green tinged with red. Leaf type: Bluish-green, evergreen needles in clusters of 5 are 2-4 in. long. They are quite soft, with a white strip down the inner surface. Garden uses: White pines can make attractive ornamental evergreen trees, especially in parks or lawns with large areas to accommodate their size. The attractive light-brown cones are 3-7 in. long, cylindrical, and curved. Wildlife benefits: Pine nuts are eaten by quail, turkey, chickadees, and nuthatches.
