Pinus strobus 'Connecticut Slate' (Eastern White Pine 'Connecticut Slate') brings cool, slate-blue color and soft texture to your landscape in a compact, upright form. You can use it as a specimen near an entry, in a mixed conifer bed, or as a structured accent in a rock garden or foundation planting.

Give it full sun to part shade for best color and density. Plant it in well-drained soil; it performs especially well in slightly acidic conditions. Water deeply during the first growing season and during extended dry spells so roots establish evenly. Mulch over the root zone to help moderate soil temperature and retain moisture, but keep mulch a few inches back from the trunk.

At maturity, this dwarf selection typically reaches about 60-72 inches tall with a broad footprint (about 96-120 inches wide). Allow room for its spread and avoid crowding it with larger shrubs. Its evergreen needles provide four-season interest and a reliable, tidy presence through winter.

Maintenance is simple: remove only dead or damaged branches as needed. If you want to control size or encourage extra fullness, you can pinch back new spring growth (candles) lightly, rather than shearing. With good drainage, steady establishment watering, and adequate light, you will get a long-lived, low-fuss conifer with standout foliage color.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-8 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Fast
• Mature height: 60-72"
• Spread: 96-120"
• Tolerant of: Rabbits
• Evergreen: Yes

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