{"product_id":"weeping-white-pine","title":"Weeping White Pine","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Graceful Cascading Form of Our Native White Pine\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeeping White Pine (\u003cem\u003ePinus strobus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pendula') is a sculptural, cascading selection of the soft-needled Eastern white pine. Its long, silky blue-green needles drape from sweeping, pendulous branches, and each plant develops its own irregular, flowing character. Size depends on how it is staked and trained - often 6-15 feet - making it a living work of art for a focal-point spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWeeping White Pine Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePinus strobus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pendula'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeeping White Pine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-15 feet (depends on training)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate - 12-18 inches per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade (4+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; prefers well-drained soil.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b-5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable; tolerates Minnesota clay-loam.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen - long, soft blue-green needles on draping branches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40F.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to good - deer largely avoid mature pines, though tender new growth may be nibbled.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA weeping selection of Eastern white pine, which is native to Minnesota\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWeeping White Pine Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSculptural Living-Art Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two Weeping White Pines are alike. Staked to a tall leader it forms a soft, cascading waterfall of blue-green needles; left low it sprawls into a rambling mound. Either way it is a true focal point - set it near an entry or patio in Edina or Wayzata where its sculptural form can be seen from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoft Focal Point Over Walls and Slopes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts long, draping branches are made to spill over retaining walls, boulders, and slopes. Minneapolis and St. Paul homeowners use it to soften hardscape and add gentle movement, with the soft texture reading as graceful even under a blanket of snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNative Accent for Sun or Part Shade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a weeping form of Eastern white pine, Minnesota's native state tree, it brings native and wildlife value to the garden, and unlike most conifers it tolerates part shade. That makes it a rare weeping specimen that works along the dappled edge of a mature oak or maple canopy in Plymouth or Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Weeping White Pine in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an evergreen, Weeping White Pine establishes best when planted in late summer to early fall - late August through mid September is the ideal Twin Cities window, giving roots time to settle before the ground freezes and reducing winter desiccation. Spring (late April through May, after the ground thaws) is the strong second choice. Avoid midsummer planting, and never plant after mid-October or before the ground thaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Weeping White Pine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig the hole two to three times as wide as the root ball but no deeper - in heavy clay, go wider still and set the top of the root ball slightly above grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck for clay hardpan: if water pools in the bottom of the hole, break through the compacted layer or mound-plant. White pine wants well-drained soil and dislikes wet feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill with the native soil mixed with 20-30% compost; avoid creating a pure-compost pocket that traps water around the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive it room to spread - allow 8-20 feet depending on how you train it - and keep it away from heavily salted roads and driveways, since white pine is sensitive to road salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a 3-4 inch watering basin around the root zone, then flatten it before winter to prevent ice damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch with 2-3 inches of shredded bark or wood chips, kept a couple of inches back from the trunk. Do not use gravel mulch - it offers no winter insulation in Minnesota.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Weeping White Pine in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1-2: water deeply every 1-2 days, soaking the root ball slowly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1-2: water every 3-4 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3 onward: water every 5-7 days through the growing season, easing off when rainfall is adequate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering 2-3 weeks before the ground freezes (late October in the metro). A single deep soak in early December helps if fall was dry, since evergreens lose moisture all winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablished plants need supplemental water only during droughts - two or more weeks with no rain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply and infrequently, soaking to 6-8 inches, and let natural rainfall do most of the work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill Weeping White Pine survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily. It is hardy to roughly -40F (USDA zone 3), and as a selection of our native Eastern white pine it is completely at home in the Twin Cities climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get, and can I control the size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size is largely up to you. Staked to a leader it can be trained from 6 to 15 feet tall; left to sprawl it stays lower and spreads 8-20 feet wide. You set the height when you stake it, and the branches cascade down from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it tolerate shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter than most conifers. It prefers full sun but will grow in part shade with about four hours of direct light, making it a graceful choice for the edge of a wooded lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Weeping White Pine deer-resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerately. Deer usually leave mature pines alone but may nibble soft new growth, especially in winter. In high-pressure western suburbs like Minnetonka and Wayzata, protect young plants for the first couple of winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNiagara Falls Weeping White Pine\u003c\/strong\u003e - another graceful weeping white pine selection with a flowing, cascading habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStowe Pillar White Pine\u003c\/strong\u003e - the same soft native white-pine needles in a narrow, upright column.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeeping Norway Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e - a deep-green weeping conifer for a stiffer, more dramatic cascade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBruns Weeping Serbian Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e - a narrow weeping evergreen with two-toned needles for layered texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Weeping White Pine Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne is the answer for most yards — this is a living-sculpture specimen, and a single plant trained over a wall, boulder, or entry bed carries the whole scene. Budget a generous footprint: 8–20 feet of spread depending on how you stake it, with 10+ feet from walks and structures so the draping branches can flow. On a long retaining wall or slope you can repeat it, spacing plants 15–20 feet on center so each cascade reads as its own composition rather than a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWeeping White Pine Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale green \"candles\" rise from every branch tip in May, then unfurl into soft new needles that brighten the entire cascade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The silky blue-green needles ripple with every breeze — the softest texture of any Minnesota conifer — while the leader adds 12–18 inches you can train up or let drape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like all white pines it sheds its oldest interior needles in a brief golden flush each autumn — normal, not a problem — while the outer canopy stays full and green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snow loads the sweeping branches into soft white waves; the irregular silhouette becomes the most interesting thing in the dormant yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Minnesota Native   ✔ Shade-Tolerant   ✔ Evergreen   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/niagara-falls-weeping-white-pine\"\u003eNiagara Falls Weeping White Pine\u003c\/a\u003e — a sister selection with an even more waterfall-like flow for a second focal bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stowe-pillar-white-pine\"\u003eStowe Pillar White Pine\u003c\/a\u003e — the same soft native needles in a tight column; the upright-versus-weeping pairing is striking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/weeping-norway-spruce\"\u003eWeeping Norway Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e — a stiffer, darker cascade that contrasts beautifully with white pine's soft texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bruns-weeping-serbian-spruce\"\u003eBruns Weeping Serbian Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e — a narrow two-toned weeper for layered evergreen texture nearby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Weeping White Pine Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick it if you want a one-of-a-kind native focal point for a sunny-to-partly-shaded spot with decent drainage — it handles zone 3 cold effortlessly, tolerates more shade than most conifers, and you control its final size through staking. It's not a fit if your planting spot sits beside a heavily salted street or in soggy ground: white pine resents both road salt and wet feet, and young plants may need winter deer protection in browse-heavy suburbs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#20 \/ 4-5' B\u0026B","offer_id":54295921754417,"sku":"GT-E2706","price":329.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/weeping-white-pine.jpg?v=1779469308","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/weeping-white-pine","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}