eastern white pine

Eastern white pine should be watered thoroughly once a week in its early stages and twice a week once it is established. During hot, dry summers, Eastern white pine trees may need supplemental watering more frequently. Found in both landscape and container settings, Eastern white pine should receive about 1 inch of water each time it is watered. Soaker hoses, lawn irrigation systems, or buckets of water surveyed over the tree's root zone are all acceptable ways to apply water. Avoid the temptation to water too often, which can actually harm the plant. It is also important to water deeply.

Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus 'Sea Urchin') plants need about 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day for proper growth and maximum health. Sunlight should be spread out over the course of the day, with most of the light in the morning hours between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., when the sun is strongest. During the summer months, midday sun can be beneficial for this species, but during winter and autumn, it is recommended that it receives most of its light early in the day.

Eastern white pine should be pruned during late winter or early spring. Pruning should generally consist of light maintenance that includes removing dead, dying or diseased branches, and thinning the crown of the tree. This species tolerates heavy pruning, so if desired, larger branches can be removed to create a desirable shape or to allow more light into your landscape. It is important to leave some of the larger branches intact in order to keep the tree healthy and structurally sound. Avoid pruning later in the season since the sap flow has slowed and the wounds tend to heal more slowly.