Trees

Pinus strobus 'Pendula'

Weeping eastern white pine

Weeping eastern white pine at Morris Arboretum; photograph, not current inventory.

Weeping eastern white pine has long drooping branches and a variable, sometimes multi-stemmed outline. Training a young leader can give it height, while unsupported growth creates a more spreading silhouette. Because plants sold under Pendula are not perfectly uniform, select the individual specimen for its structure instead of expecting a rigidly standardized mature shape.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Size: Height: 6–16 ft, depending on training; may continue growing · Width: 10–20 ft, depending on training and age
Water: Moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zone 3 minimum

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Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Landscape use & tree form

Form: Weeping, sometimes multi-stemmed; varies by plant
Use: Weeping specimen or cascading accent; train while young to set its outline.
Growth rate: Medium; leader shoots may extend 12–18 inches/year

Resistance & tolerances

Deer: The parent species is listed as deer resistant, but young plants may still be browsed.
Drought: Tolerates occasional dryness; maintain moisture through extended dry periods, especially for dwarf or container plants.
Wet soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Pollinators & wildlife

Caterpillar host: Moths
Birds: Seeds provide food
Evidence: Species-level guidance; cultivar habitat value varies.

Native range

Native range / parentage: Cultivar of a species native to Central and eastern Canada and the United States. Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.
Tristate native status: Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Evergreen
Cones: Elongated cones can create litter around the tree.

Growing & care

Pruning: Train a leader while young if an upright specimen is wanted. Little routine pruning is needed. For a denser outline, shorten soft new candles before they harden in early summer; do not cut back into bare, needleless wood.
Training: Train while young if an upright leader is desired.
Soil: Acidic, moist, well-drained loam or sand.
Issues: Avoid salt, air pollution and alkaline soil. White-pine blister rust, white-pine weevil and wind damage are potential problems.

Sources & photo credits

Oregon State University

NC State Extension

www.udel.edu

NC State Extension

American Conifer Society

www.environment.fhwa.dot.gov

Photo: KATHERINE WAGNER-REISS / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.