Pinus strobus Wind providing fruit for birds and

providing fruit for birds and nectar for bees

Starts growing in a vase shape but later becomes broad and round

The single flowers are white with a pink flush

birch-like leaves

and curious little bauble-like dry fruits which persist through the winter

Pinus strobus Wind providing fruit for birds andIn its native North America this is a large and important timber tree. The wood formally had numerous uses including ship masts. Pyramidal when young, it matures to a broad oval habit with an irregular crown. Soft, 6 13cm long, bluish green needles that sway beautifully in the wind. Cylindrical, 10 20cm long, brown cones. Very hardy.