Type
Conifer
Status
Native
Edible fruit/nut tree?
NO
Names
Latin (scientific) name: Pinus strobus
Common English name: Eastern white pine
Other names: Northern white pine, Weymouth pine
French name: Pin blanc
Habitat
This shade-tolerant species thrives in full sunlight and grows best on sandy, moist loam.
Other notes
This species is the tallest tree in eastern Canada.
The Eastern white pine is the official arboreal emblem of Ontario.
Hardiness zone(s)
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
A hardiness zone is a geographically defined area where a given plant is capable of growing. Hardiness zones are based largely on climate, particularly minimum temperatures. Zone 0 covers the harshest areas in Canada for plant species. Higher numbers represent more temperate areas.
For more information on plant hardiness zones in Canada, visit Natural Resources Canada.
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