20 Western White Pine, Pinus monticola, Tree Seeds (Fast, Hardy, Fragrant, Bonsai)

Other Names: Western White Pine, Idaho White Pine, Silver Pine, Mountain White Pine
Zone: 4 to 8
Growth Rate: Fast
Plant Type: Large Needled Evergreen Conifer
Family: Pinaceae
Native Range: Western U.S.
Height: 50 to 100 feet
Spread: 10 to 25 feet
Shape: Narrow Pyramidal
Bloom Time: June
Bloom Color: Male: Yellow, Female: Reddish purple
Flower/Fruit: Monoecious (Male and Female) 5 to 10 inch Brown elongated Cones
Sun: Full Sun
Fall Color: Evergreen
Drought Tolerance: High
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Sun; moist open site but thrives on dry, sandy sites.
Uses: Popular Bonsai. Attractive specimen, good accent plant, possible choice for difficult sites, often used as a Christmas tree. Effective in mass or screen, shade tree.


Sowing Pinus monticola Seeds:
For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided.
Scarify: Soak in water 24 Hours
Stratify: Cold 60-120 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium.
Germination: Sow 1/4” Deep