Western White Pine (Pinus monticola) is a tall tree that is spectacular in the landscape but needs lots of space. Symmetrical in appearance, it does not prune as well as other pines. It will grow in both dry and moist conditions but can suffer from white pine blister which can kill a tree quickly. Western White Pine grows rapidly to a large size, and it is extremely drought resistant in the face of our drier, hotter summers.
Classification: Perennial Key Characteristics: Long needles in bundles of five Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade Water Requirements: Dry to moist soil Ease of Growing: Low Growth Rate: Fast when young Bloom Time: June – July Spreads: By seed Benefits: Wildlife, Pollinators, Beneficial insects, Deer resistant, Hummingbirds Edible: Yes Mature Height: 130 feet Mature Width: 20-30 feet
