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Weymouth Pine

Pinus strobus

Last reviewed: June 2026

Weymouth Pine (Pinus strobus)
Photo: (c) Forest and Kim Starr, some rights reserved (CC BY)

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

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.

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.

Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

Does Weymouth Pine fit your yard? Open it in Pollinator Patch to check it against your sun, soil, and HOA-conscious filters.