Eastern White Pine
Today, it is the White Pine's long, soft, silver-green needles, its superior needle retention, and pleasing scent that cause it to be in high demand as a cut tree. White Pines are very full in appearance but have only modest "twig-stiffness" so it does not hold heavy ornaments well. It takes eight to ten years for a White Pine to reach Christmas tree size. To ensure your fresh-cut tree looks its best throughout the season follow the Tree Care directions we provide with each tree. |
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Twenty
years ago, White Pines accounted for only a very small percentage of
the
Christmas trees grown in this country. Today, these beautiful trees are
commanding a growing share of total tree sales. The White Pine is
native
to the cooler regions of eastern North America. In colonial times, its
habit of growing remarkably straight and tall, along with its excellent
strength and low weight, made it ideal for the burgeoning ship building
industry. 
