Pinus strobus Pendula

Common Name: Weeping Eastern White Pine

Description: The Weeping Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus 'Pendula') is a distinctive evergreen conifer celebrated for its graceful, cascading branches and soft, blue-green needles. This semi-dwarf cultivar exhibits a unique, weeping habit, with branches that often spread horizontally before drooping toward the ground, creating a picturesque, flowing appearance. In Melbourne's climate, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, preferring a slightly acidic pH. To achieve desired height and form, young plants should be staked and trained, as their natural growth habit tends toward a sprawling, ground-cover form if left unsupported. Once established, the Weeping Eastern White Pine is relatively low-maintenance and can serve as a striking focal point in gardens and landscapes.

Form:

• Tree - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: Approximately 2 to 4.5 metres
• Width: Approximately 3 to 6 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Does not flower

Flower Colour:

• Not applicable

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots (when young)
• Perennial
• Deer Resistant
• Unique Weeping Form
• Soft, Blue-Green Foliage

Toxicity:

• No known toxicity to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Juniperus species (Junipers)
• Berberis thunbergii (Japanese Barberry)
• Lavandula species (Lavender)
• Salvia species (Sage)