PatternBaseEastern White Pine
Pinus strobus, Pinaceae
Zones
3–8
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Shade ProviderWindbreak
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (optimal)
Water
Moderate
Soil pH
5 – 6.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Black CurrantRibes nigrum
Black currant serves as alternate host for white pine blister rust, creating disease risk for pine
Red CurrantRibes rubrumRed currant serves as alternate host for white pine blister rust, a devastating disease of Eastern white pine
GooseberryRibes uva-crispaGooseberry serves as alternate host for white pine blister rust, completing the disease cycle that kills white pines
Sugar MapleAcer saccharumSugar maple's dense shade and acidic leaf litter create conditions unfavorable for pine seedling establishment and growth
Uses
Functions
Timber
Common Questions
What zones does Eastern White Pine grow in?
Eastern White Pine grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.
What are good companion plants for Eastern White Pine?
Good companions for Eastern White Pine include Sweetfern, Bearberry, Paper Birch, Scarlet Oak.
Design guilds with Eastern White Pine and see companion relationships visually.
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