- Family :
- Pinaceae
- Origin :
- Indigenous
- Hardiness Zone :
- 2b
- Light requirement :
- Full sun
- Height at maturity :
- 24 m
- Spread at maturity :
- 12 m
- Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure :
- 9 m
- Tree size :
- Large
- Crown shape :
- Oval
- Roots :
- Deep root system
- Growth rate :
- Medium
- Soil and moisture :
- Prefers stony, light, poor soil; Low humidity; Acidic pH.
- Tolerance to pollution :
- Low
- Tolerance to road salt :
- Low
- Tolerance to spray salt :
- Low
- Tolerance to compacting :
- Low
- Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
- High sensitivity: scleroderris canker; Slight sensitivity: various insects.
- Special comments :
- Hardy; Less decorative than Pinus strobus; Resembles Pinus nigra when young.
