White Pine - Free

Pinus strobus

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White Pine
Family : 
Pinaceae
Origin : 
Indigenous
Hardiness : 
2b
Exposition : 
Sun or partial shade
Height at maturity : 
20 m
Spread at maturity : 
7 m
Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure : 
7 m
Tree size : 
Large
Crown shape : 
Pyramidal, symmetrical shape, becoming rounded and irregular with age; Wide crown; Horizontal branches.
Roots : 
Superficial
Growth rate : 
Fast
Soil and moisture : 
Low to medium humidity, sandy soil; Acidic pH
Tolerance to road salts : 
Low
Tolerance to pollution : 
Low
Tolerance to spray salt : 
Low
Tolerance to compaction : 
Low
Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) : 
High sensitivity: white pine blister rust; Slightly sensitive: pine weevils.
Special comments : 
Rustic, native of Quebec; Recognized as the largest tree in eastern Canada, the majestic and rustic white pine is distinguished by its symmetrical pyramidal shape, which evolves towards a rounded and irregular silhouette with age.

LEAVES

Flexible and fine needles, in bundles of 5;
Summer: greenish blue to dark green;
Fall: bluish green.

FRUITS

Hanging cones, tapered, cylindrical and resinous, 8 to 20 cm long, lasting 1 year;
Color: brown;
Season: fall;
Animal use: squirrels.

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