806 A MANUAL OF FORESTRY. 



18. WEYMOUTH PINE = Pinus Strobus (L.) 

 (The White Pine of North America.) 



a. Utility. 



The Weymouth Pine yields a soft light wood, of 

 which enormous quantities are used in North America, 

 and exported to Europe and other countries as American 

 " white pine." The timber produced in Europe has 

 a specific gravity of "43,* and is moderately durable. It 

 is used in building, as boards and planks by joiners, 

 carpenters, carriage builders, for matches, toys, paper 

 manufacture, and a great variety of other purposes. It is 

 of somewhat less value than the timber of the Scotch Pine. 



b. Distribution. 



The Weymouth Pine is a native of the eastern parts 

 of North America, where it is found between latitudes 

 35 and 50. It was introduced into England in 

 1705, and has since been planted in various European 

 countries.! In the Alps it is now found up to 4000 

 feet elevation. 



c. Locality. 



The following notes are based on experience gained 

 in Europe : 



Climate. The Weymouth Pine makes moderate 

 demands on temperature ; it is hardy as regards winter, 

 late and early frosts, and also drought. As regards 

 light-requirement it stands half-way between light- 



* According to Hess. 



t According to Brandis it is not improbable that it was grown in Paris in 

 the 16th century. 



