White Pine - Seedlings

Form
Height 80' to 100'; up to 42" in diameter; straight trunk and regular pyramidal shape with soft gray-green foliage; clear of branches for many feet when growing in the forest; on young trees, branches extend horizontally in whorls (circle arrangements), marking successive years of upward growth. 3-0 seedlings are grown in a nursery bed for 3 seasons prior to harvest for final shipment.

Bark
Thin, smooth, and greenish gray on young trees, but thick, deeply furrowed, and grayish brown on older trees.
 
Leaf
Needle-like, 2-1/2" to 5" long; bluish green on upper surface, whitish beneath; occurs in bundles of five; soft, flexible.

Fruit (Seed)
Cones are 4" to 8" long, cylindrical with thin and usually very gummy scales, each containing two small winged seeds; cones mature at end of second season.

Range
Important throughout the northern, central, and eastern parts of the state; also found scattered along the Mississippi River as far south as Houston County; thrives on fertile, well-drained soil; intermediate in shade tolerance. White pine blister rust, white pine weevil, and deer browsing are problems that take a heavy toll on the tree's survival.

Wood Uses
Light, soft, not strong, light brown in color, often tinged with red; easily worked; manufactured into lumber, shingles, and laths; used for construction purposes—cabinet making, interior finish of buildings, and wooden ware.