White Pine Tree

White Pine Trees - Pinus Strobus The Eastern White Pine trees (also known as Pinus strobus), as its name suggests, is native to eastern and northeastern parts of the United States (also known as the northern pine and the Weymouth pine, among other names) as well as southeastern Canada, even stretching into the northern midwest in states like Michigan and Minnesota. Like other pines, it grows at a fast rate. However, White Pines grow faster than their pine counterparts, reaching upwards of 2 feet annually. The Eastern White Pine Trees Characteristic Pine tree leaves are dark green and needle-like. Mature trees can get as old as 200-300, sometimes as old as 400. The Eastern white pine has the title of being the tallest tree on the North American continent. It produces fruit in pine cones and is hospitable to various forms of wildlife, including but not limited to forest birds such as the red crossbill and small mammals and rodents like the squirrel. A Popular Option for Holiday Decoratio