Pinus strobus: Eastern White Pine Seeds

Zones: 4 to 8
Mature Height: 50 to 80 feet, up to 140 feet
Mature Spread: 20 to 40 feet

Eastern White Pine is called one of the best pines for ornamental use. It is conical when young, more open when older. The branches are slightly ascending and bark is deeply furrowed. Blue-green needles grow to 4 inches. Use as a windbreak or specimen tree. Native to eastern North America.

When choosing a location, keep in mind that the Eastern White Pine has a fast growth rate. Grows up to 140 feet in height and 20 to 40 feet in spread. It can be planted in zones 4 to 8. Full to part sun in moist, well-drained, acid loam. Somewhat tolerant of drier sites.

How To Start These Seeds:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification: Cold stratify for 60 days
Germination: Sow seed 1/4 inch deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Seed Count Per Packet:
This packet contains 60 hand-sorted, high-quality seeds.

If refrigerated upon receipt, these seeds can be stored for up to a year before you decide to use them.