How to identify Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus)
Eastern white pine, also known as Soft pine, Weymouth pine
Eastern white pine is distinguished by its gymnosperm classification and features branches and twigs in whorled arrangements, typical of its kind. It boasts needles that are bluish-green, soft, and pliable, growing in clusters of five. These needles tend to measure 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters) long. The tree exhibits narrow, cylindrical cones that can reach lengths of 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 centimeters), with cone scales that have a distinctive whitened tip at the apex. Mature specimens achieve heights of 50 to 80 feet (15 to 24 meters) and widths of 20 to 40 feet (6 to 12 meters).
Lifespan: Perennial
Plant Type: Tree
Leaf Type: Evergreen
Bluish-green needles in clusters of five, measuring 3 to 5 inches (7.6 to 12.7 cm) long.
Whorled branching pattern with slender stem, 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in diameter.
Distinct reddish-brown oval buds on branches.
Cylindrical cones 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm) long with whitened tips.
Mature height of 50 to 80 feet (15 to 24 meters) with widths of 20 to 40 feet (6 to 12 meters).
The leaves of eastern white pine are bluish-green needles, measuring 3 to 5 inches (7.6 to 12.7 cm) in length, and are flexible and soft to the touch. They appear in bundles of five (5 per fascicle) and have 3-5 white lines of stomata on two surfaces of each needle. The needle clusters are deciduous, falling off after approximately two years.
The stem of eastern white pine is predominantly grayish-green to orangish-brown, exhibiting a textured appearance that varies with age. This stem is relatively slender, typically measuring around 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in diameter. The branching pattern is whorled, with branches radiating from a single point. Notably, the buds are oval and reddish-brown, adding a distinct feature for identification. The overall texture is somewhat rough, especially in older stems, which may show signs of peeling bark.
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Scientific Classification of Eastern white pine
