Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)
Eastern White Pine is an evergreen conifer that is native to Eastern North America. It is known for its long, soft needles (that are a beautiful bluish-green in color), which are bundled in groups of five. The tree has a pyramidal shape, and as it matures, the crown becomes more rounded. The bark is smooth and gray and develops a grayish-brown color as it gets older. This tree can reach up to 150 feet in height. Eastern White Pine is the largest conifer in the northeast. These trees are also often used as Christmas trees. Mature trees are often 200-250 years old, and some live over 400 years.
