Eastern White Pine

Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)

It would be odd to not include the official tree of the State of Maine on my list. These evergreens stand out during this time of year, when they are one of the only sources of color. These trees grow in cool, upland forests and prefer moist sand or acidic soils. These very large trees can become victims of damage from the larva of the white pine weevil (its most destructive pest). Luckily this normally does not kill the tree but may stunt the growth, make the tree crooked, or result in a forked white pine.