WEEPING WHITE PINE

• Appearance: Soft, bluish-green needles, 2-4 inches long, cluster in small groups along its cascading branches. The smooth, silvery-gray bark adds visual interest in younger trees.
• Form: Unlike the typical upright form of White Pines, this cultivar exhibits a graceful weeping habit with branches cascading downward.
• Size:
  
  • Height: Maturity typically reaches 7-12 feet, with some reaching 15 feet.
  • Spread: Canopy spreads wider than its height, reaching 10-15 feet, creating a beautiful weeping dome.
• Growth Rate: Slow, growing about 6-12 inches per year.
• Lifespan: 100-200 years (typical for Eastern White Pine)
• Light Requirements: Full sun is ideal for optimal growth and weeping habit. Tolerates some partial shade, but weeping may be less pronounced.
• Soil: Thrives in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
• Water: Consistent watering, especially during the first few years of establishment. Moderately drought-tolerant once mature.
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3-8.
• Uses: Specimen plant, foundation plantings, weeping accents in borders, or containers.

Interesting Notes

• Long, Soft Needles: Unlike many pines, Eastern White Pines have soft, flexible needles in bundles of five, giving them a feathery appearance.

• Wildlife Haven: Their seeds are a favorite food source for squirrels and birds. Additionally, they offer nesting and shelter sites.