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Western white pine

Western white pine

Pinus monticola

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3bZone 7b

A large coniferous evergreen tree native to high mountain regions of the Pacific Northwest, prized for its straight form and soft bluish-green needles. It grows best in cool climates with moderate moisture and full sun exposure.

Overview

Form
conical to columnar
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
40–200′ tall × 20–35′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

low

Flood Tolerance

none
Zone 3bZone 7b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 7b

pH Range

5.57
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFallWinter

Canopy

The tallest trees that form the overstory.

Succession Role

mid successionalclimax

Native to the United States

Native Range

Pacific Northwest mountains (Washington, Oregon, northern California, Idaho, Montana)

Native to: Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Montana

Function & Care

biomass/mulchwindbreak

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed

Companion Planting

Plants well with