Garden Goods Direct White Pine Trees

The White Pine (Pinus strobus) grows almost everywhere in the United States. It is hardy in USDA zones 3 – 8. It isn’t picky about soil and will grow in sandy and heavy clay soils equally well. It is also practically maintenance-free. After several years of growth, the only major maintenance is limbing up (pruning back low branches).

Unlike some evergreen plants, the White Pine does not have many pest and disease problems. If you’ve had issues with Leyland Cypress in your yard, this plant is a great replacement. One of the best features of this evergreen compared to others is that deer don’t favor the taste. What’s the point in planting a beautiful evergreen if you have to cover it up with burlap or deer netting every winter? This tree does just fine without additional protections.

Because of its ease of care and maintenance, the eastern pine tree is perfect for any homeowner who needs a fast-growing evergreen tree for privacy. When you buy White pine trees, they can be used as a screening buffer for privacy or as a bold focal point when planted as a specimen due to the bright green coloring of the foliage.

Pinus strobus trees make an excellent windbreak, standing up to the strongest of winter winds. Windbreaks are also a perfect way to reduce your heating bills in the winter by blocking the cold winds that sneak into the house and create chilly drafts. The rest of the year, eastern pine can be used to block the low setting sun in the evenings, which tends to heat a room quickly.

White pines are a great tree to use as a privacy screen in large landscapes with many open spaces. It is also great if you need to create fast privacy for your home. It grows around 2-3 feet per year in optimal conditions. We recommend planting Eastern White Pine in a line about 10 feet apart to create quick privacy; however, they can be planted at 15 to 20-foot intervals if you don’t mind waiting a bit for privacy. When planting a single tree, the tree takes on a pyramidal shape and can be grown as a specimen tree to break sight-lines. You can also plant in a double row to create privacy and reduce noise from a busy roadway adjacent to your property.

Planting White Pines in a staggered row creates privacy and a windbreak and acts as a sound buffer. Plant one row of trees and then plant another row 6 to 8 feet in front of the first row filling in the gaps between the plants. This method creates instant privacy and virtually eliminates unwanted sounds once it fills in.