How tall does Pinus strobus grow?

This tree commonly reaches 50 to 80 feet at maturity, and older individuals in favorable forest sites can grow well over 100 feet tall with a straight trunk and layered evergreen branches.

What light conditions does Pinus strobus need?

It grows best in full sun but tolerates part sun to part shade, which is common for saplings growing under a partial forest canopy before they reach full height.

How much water does Pinus strobus require?

It prefers medium soil moisture and drainage but can tolerate lower water availability once its root system is established.

When does Pinus strobus bloom?

It produces pollen cones in May, and the fine yellow pollen is carried by wind to fertilize female cones on the same tree or nearby trees.

Do bees or moths interact with Pinus strobus?

Bees and moths are known to visit the tree, though its reproduction relies mainly on wind carrying pollen between cones rather than on insect activity.

Is Weymouth Pine toxic to livestock?

The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Weymouth Pine as toxic to livestock.

Is Weymouth Pine HOA-friendly?

Weymouth Pine takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Weymouth Pine

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Pinus strobus

Last reviewed: August 2026

Pinus strobus is a tall evergreen conifer found across eastern U.S. woodlands, with soft blue-green needles in bundles of five and pollen cones that open in May.

Toxicity unknown

Weymouth Pine (Pinus strobus) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Weymouth Pine as toxic to livestock.

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

300"–600" H × 240"–480" W

Bloom

May

Native to

AL, CT, DE, GA and 22 more states

Pollinators

bees, moths

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Eastern white pine is a fast-growing evergreen tree that develops into a large specimen with soft, blue-green needles arranged in clusters of five. This majestic conifer provides year-round structure and screening, though it requires ample space to reach its full potential.

Growing Weymouth Pine

Grow Weymouth Pine in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 300 to 600 inches tall and spread 240 to 480 inches wide. Expect moderate maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.

In an HOA neighborhood

Weymouth Pine takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Grows too large for most residential lots

Wildlife value

Host plant for white pine sphinx moth, pine butterfly.

Supports various pollinators during its spring blooming period, including bees and moths. The large mature tree provides nesting sites for birds and its seeds feed wildlife.

Common questions

How tall does Pinus strobus grow?: This tree commonly reaches 50 to 80 feet at maturity, and older individuals in favorable forest sites can grow well over 100 feet tall with a straight trunk and layered evergreen branches.
What light conditions does Pinus strobus need?: It grows best in full sun but tolerates part sun to part shade, which is common for saplings growing under a partial forest canopy before they reach full height.
How much water does Pinus strobus require?: It prefers medium soil moisture and drainage but can tolerate lower water availability once its root system is established.
When does Pinus strobus bloom?: It produces pollen cones in May, and the fine yellow pollen is carried by wind to fertilize female cones on the same tree or nearby trees.
Do bees or moths interact with Pinus strobus?: Bees and moths are known to visit the tree, though its reproduction relies mainly on wind carrying pollen between cones rather than on insect activity.
Is Weymouth Pine toxic to livestock?: The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Weymouth Pine as toxic to livestock.
Is Weymouth Pine HOA-friendly?: Weymouth Pine takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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