2 Live Eastern white Pine Trees 2-3 ft tall
Special featuresWhat is special about the Eastern White Pine?The eastern white pine (Pinus strobus) is a valuable tree with many special characteristics: UsesThe wood of the eastern white pine is light, resilient, and easy to work, making it a good choice for lumber for toys, boxes, and cabinet work. The tree is also often used as a Christmas tree due to its conical shape and velvety needles. Growth rateThe eastern white pine is one of the more rapidly growing northern forest conifers, making it a good choice for reforestation projects. Wildlife valueThe eastern white pine is an important food source for many animals, including gray and red squirrels, deer, mice, and 16 species of songbirds. Bald eagles, great blue herons, and ospreys often nest and perch in tall white pines near water. Edible usesThe seeds of the eastern white pine can be eaten raw or cooked, and the fresh needles can be brewed into tea. The inner bark can be used as a thickener in soups.