EASTERN WHITE PINE

Pinus strobus

Large, rapid growing trees to 100 ' tall and 200 years old
Light shade to full sun
Prefers moist to average, sandy loam soils
Seed cones to 8 " long, provide good crop every 3-5 years
Seeds eaten by squirrels, grosbeaks and crossbills and over 100 other bird species
Provincial tree of Ontario