Eastern white pine.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Coniferous evergreen tree

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

50 to 80 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 3 a 8

Floración

Late spring

Cuidados

Plant your pine in a spot with plenty of space for its mature size. Keep an eye out for yellowing needles or drooping branches, which can indicate moisture issues. Ensure the soil drains well to keep the roots healthy.

Riego

Water deeply during the first few years to establish a strong root system.

Abonado

Apply a balanced fertilizer once in early spring before new growth begins.

Poda

Remove dead or damaged branches in late winter while the tree is dormant.

Trasplante

Repotting is generally not necessary for trees planted directly in the landscape.

Suelo

Moist, well drained, acidic soil

pH del suelo

4.5 to 6.0

Temperatura

-40 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Long-lived, often 200 to 400 years.

Fragancia

Intensa

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally non-toxic, though excessive consumption of pine needles can cause digestive upset.

Niños

The sharp needles and heavy cones can pose a minor injury risk if children play roughly near the tree.

Alérgenos por contacto

The sticky resin can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

The tree releases large amounts of pollen in late spring that may cause hay fever.

Comestibilidad

The needles are often used for tea, but ensure they are not from a toxic yew tree before harvesting.

Cómo identificarla

• Soft flexible blue green needles
• Needles arranged in bundles of five
• Long slender cylindrical cones
• Greyish bark with shallow fissures

Altura

15 a 30m

Anchura

6 a 12m

Hojas

blue-green, evergreen

Flores

yellow, 1 a 2cm

Frutos

brown, Autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• White pine blister rust — A fungal disease that causes cankers on branches and stems.
• White pine weevil — Larvae bore into the terminal leader, causing the top of the tree to wilt and die.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

No special protection is needed as it is fully hardy in its native range.

En maceta

It is not well-suited for long-term container growth due to its massive size.

Planting acid-loving shrubs underneath helps maintain the soil pH and creates a natural woodland aesthetic.

Buenas compañeras

• Amelanchier arborea — They share similar soil requirements and provide a nice contrast in texture.
• Mountain Laurel — This shrub thrives in the acidic soil conditions created by pine needles.

Especies parecidas

• Pinus resinosa — It has needles in bundles of two rather than five.

Ciencia

Familia

Pinaceae

Género

Pinus

Orden

Pinales

Clase

Pinopsida

Distribución natural

Eastern North America.

Conservación

This species is widespread and not currently of conservation concern.

It thrives in well-drained, acidic soils and often acts as a pioneer species in forest succession.

Valor para la fauna

nesting site, seed source for birds, cover for small mammals

Polinizadores

abejas

Usos

ornamental specimen, windbreak, timber, wildlife habitat

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

How fast does it grow?

It is a relatively fast grower, often adding 60 to 90 centimeters per year.

Does it tolerate shade?

Young trees tolerate partial shade, but they need full sun to reach their full potential.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name strobus comes from the Latin word for a pine cone, while the common name refers to the soft, flexible needles.

Bueno saberlo

• It is the provincial tree of Ontario and the state tree of Maine and Michigan.
• The needles grow in bundles of five, which is a key identification feature.
• These trees can live for over 400 years in undisturbed conditions.
• They are the tallest trees in eastern North America.