Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1 - 7,15 - 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Late Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS strobus
Pinus balfouriana
Common Name
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
Foxtail pine
In Hindi
Pinus strobus
foxtail pine
In German
Weymouth-Kiefer
foxtail Kiefer
In French
Pinus strobus
sétaire pin
In Spanish
Pinus strobus
pino de cola de zorra
In Greek
Pinus strobus
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
In Portuguese
Pinus strobus
pinho foxtail
In Polish
Sosna wejmutka
włośnica sosny
In Latin
Pinus strobus
panicum pinus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of White Pine and Foxtail pine
Season and care of White Pine and Foxtail pine is important to know. While considering everything about White Pine and Foxtail pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Foxtail pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Pine is Loam, Sand and for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral.
White Pine and Foxtail pine Physical Information
White Pine and Foxtail pine physical information is very important for comparison. White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of White Pine and Foxtail pine are as follows:
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Foxtail pine flower color: Not Available
- Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Care of White Pine and Foxtail pine
Care of White Pine and Foxtail pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.