Weymouth pine

A beautiful elegant tree to plant in many situations, Pinus strobus (also known as Eastern white Pine) is a medium growing tree with beautiful delicate blue foliage, and smooth grey young bark  on a vertical trunk. On older trees the bark is deeply fissured.
A conifer synonymous with the North East of America, one of the main lumber trees of the 19th centaury in that part of the USA. The name Weymouth comes from Lord Weymouth who planted this tree throughout the UK in the 18th century. Yields attractive long thin resinous cones eventually.

Site: Tolerates some exposure
Soil: Well drained, prefers acid but lime is good too
Position: Full sun, young plants tolerate some shade
Season of Interest: Evergreen, attractive blue foliage, cones
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 50-60ft (15-18m) Spread: 20-30ft (6-9m) 30-40 years