Eastern White Pine 'Shaggy Dog' (Pinus strobus 'Shaggy Dog') brings year-round texture with long, soft needles and an intentionally irregular, shaggy silhouette. You will enjoy its low, spreading habit as it matures into a broad, relaxed specimen that reads as both conifer and sculptural accent.

Give it space where its natural form can develop. In time, it can reach about 60-72" tall with a wide presence, and it may spread 72-96" or more depending on site and age. Place it where you can appreciate its blue-green color through multiple seasons.

For best results, plant in full sun to part shade. Morning or late-day shade can be helpful in warmer exposures, but strong light supports dense needle color and overall vigor. Choose a well-drained site; avoid places that stay wet, especially in colder months.

Water regularly during establishment, then shift to deep, occasional watering as roots settle in. A mulch ring helps moderate soil temperature and conserve moisture. This pine generally prefers acidic, well-drained soil; amend only as needed to improve drainage rather than making soil overly rich.

Pruning is usually minimal. If you tidy it, clip only soft new growth to keep the character of the plant, and avoid cutting back into old wood. Use it as a specimen near a patio view, as a foundation accent, or as a low, sprawling evergreen in a mixed shrub border.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-7 (-30 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: 72-96"
• Tolerant of: Drought
• Evergreen: Yes

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