Western white pine (Pinus monticola), also called silver pine [4] and California mountain pine, [4] is a species of pine in the family Pinaceae. It occurs in mountain ranges of northwestern North America and is the state tree of Idaho.

Distribution: Western White Pine is native to southern British Columbia, western Washington, northern Idaho, western Montana, the Cascade Mountains of Oregon and the Sierras of California. Growth: They are fast growing when young and may grow 1½-2 …

Dec 1, 1990 · Western white pine (Pinus monticola), also called mountain white pine, Idaho white pine, or silver pine, is an important timber tree. Its lightweight, nonresinous, straight-grained wood exhibits dimensional stability that makes it particularly valuable for sash, frames, and doors, interior paneling, building construction, match wood, and ...

Western White Pine is a Northwest native best known for its thin needled foliage which appears fine and feathery with a light blue-green color. Lumber from this forest conifer is used extensively in the building trade where it is prized for it suitability for making window and door frames.

Jun 1, 2023 · The Western White Pine (Pinus monticola) stands tall and proud in the majestic forests of western North America. With its striking beauty, impressive size, and valuable attributes, this native tree has captured the hearts of nature enthusiasts, conservationists, and …

Feb 6, 2025 · Native to the western regions of North America, Pinus monticola has a broad but specific range stretching from British Columbia in Canada, through Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana in the United States, down into the high elevations of California’s Sierra Nevada.

Feb 12, 2025 · The Western Pine Beetle (Dendroctonus brevicomis) is a highly destructive pest that targets weakened or stressed Western White Pine trees. Severe infestations can cause rapid decline and death of the tree, making early detection and control crucial.

Western White Pine (Pinus monticola; family Pinaceae) is a species of pine that occurs in the mountains of the western United States and Canada, specifically the Sierra Nevada, the Cascade Range, the Coast Range, and the northern Rocky Mountains.

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Mature Western White Pines have very distinctive long and narrow cones compared to the fat cones on a Sugar Pine. Western White Pines are very popular for bonsai because of their short needles and dense branching habit, especially because trees develop a thick trunk quickly.