Western White Pine

*ORDERING QUANTITIES - our seedlings are sold in bulk*
10 - 27 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 24 (1 unit = 24 seedlings)
100 & 175 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 9 (1 unit = 9 seedlings)

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Pinus monticola

Native Species

Natural Habitat: Moist to dry forests from the valley to montane habitat of western MT.

Foliage: Evergreen

Light Requirements: Partial shade.

Growth Rate: 1 ft. per year.

20-year Height: 18 ft.

Elevation Range: 3,000 - 6,000 ft.

Cold Hardiness: Zones 4 - 7.

Wind Tolerance: High.

Soil Preference: Well-drained soils, sandy or loamy, wet sites, slightly acid to neutral. Do not plant in clay.

Alkali/ Saline Soil Tolerance: Poor.

Life Span: 80+ years.

Minimum Annual Precipitation: 14 in.

Drought Tolerance: Low.

Windbreak Spacing: 8 - 12 ft.

Potential Pests/ Disease: Produced from white pine blister rust resistant seed.

Deer Resistance: Low.

Wildlife Value:

• Staple food for red squirrels/ small mammals
• Favored by many birds
• Great habitat/ shelter