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Eastern White Pine 'Soft Touch'

Pinusstrobus

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Pinus strobus by conifers
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Family
Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Pinus (PY-nus)
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Species
strobus (STROH-bus)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time

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Category
Shrubs
Conifers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Rock Island, Illinois

Dracut, Massachusetts

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Rock Island, IL (Zone 5b) | August 2006 | neutral

A flat-topped shrub with slightly twisted needles growing approximately 3-4" per year on average.

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