Evergreen Tree – Weeping White Pine

Weeping White Pine

Botanical name: pinus strobus ‘pendula’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 10-15 ft in height with a 5-10 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 3-8 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Foliage color: green/blue 

Pruning instructions: prune in the winter/early spring before new growth emerges 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the fall and winter months 

Landscape use: focal point, accent plant, retaining walls, erosion control 

Special features: disease resistant, cold-hardy, deer resistant 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring as new growth begins to emerge 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: azaleas, creeping juniper, winterberry 

Toxicity level: very mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no