Hidden high in the White Mountains of eastern California, a gnarled, weathered tree quietly holds a staggering secret — it’s ...

The Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus) is an iconic Michigan tree. It stands out in the winter and is known for its soft ...

The eastern white pine is native to North America and can be found from Newfoundland to the Appalachian mountains. Historically, it’s been heavily logged, so old white pines are rare. But there ...

Cones remain on the tree for two years. Eastern white pine trees typically grow to between 65 and 100 feet tall, but can exceed 150 feet tall in old growth forests. This species prefers acidic, moist ...

The eastern white pine is one of the most economically and culturally important species in the Northeast. Starting around 2009, white pines began to show signs of distress. Needles began to turn ...

Eastern White Pine can be identified by needles that occur in groups of five and are about four inches long. Typically the needles remain on the tree for about 2 ½ years and then yellow and drop ...

I like walking in the forest. My golden retriever dog, Timber, loves it too. Some people call it “forest bathing.” According to National Geographic, the term “forest bathing” started in ...

Is your white pine tree dying? Perhaps, but probably not. Let’s take a close look at your tree and see if there’s anything to worry about, or anything you need to do.

Most of us are probably within arm’s length of a piece of Pinus strobus secondary xylem, more casually called white pine wood. Skip to main content Skip to main ...

White pine decline causes pale green or off-color limp, drooping needles that later turn brown. The bark may be spongy and may shrivel and ooze sap. Usually, the entire tree is affected at once.