Species PlantsEastern White Pine

Eastern White Pine

Pinus strobus

CommonPlant
Illustration of Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)

The Eastern White Pine is the tallest tree in eastern North America, once towering over 200 feet before colonial logging. Soft, five-needled clusters make it easily identifiable year-round.

Habitat
Sandy or rocky uplands, lake shores, and mixed forests
Diet
Seeds eaten by crossbills, chickadees, and squirrels; dense canopy shelters wildlife
How common
Common

Best time to see a Eastern White Pine

The best time to see a Eastern White Pine is April–September, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 86,347 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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