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Eastern white pine. This valuable pine grows from Nova 
Scotia to Minnesota, south to northern Iowa and Indiana, and 
through the Appalachian Mountains to northern Georgia. Al- 
though it grows on nearly all kinds of soils within its range, the best 
stands are found on sandy, well-drained soils which are too poor 
for fast-growing hardwoods. 
White pines attained diameters of about 12 feet and heights over 
200 feet in the original forests, but trees up to 150 feet and 40 inches 
in diameter were more common. On good sites it often grows in 
height as much as three feet per year when young. This pine has 
two serious enemies—the white pine weevil and the white pine 
blister rust—but precautionary measures can prevent much damage. 
White pine is one of the most beautiful conifers and should be 
used often as a background or screen tree. Its silvery green foliage, 
black trunk, and interesting branching habit make it especially 
pleasing. 
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Eastern hemlock. This tree grows in the Northern States from 
Maine to Minnesota and south through the Appalachian Mountains 
to northern Georgia and Alabama. It is typically a cool climate 
tree but it will grow under warmer conditions. It usually grows on 
acid soils and will tolerate a boggy site. 
Eastern hemlock becomes a very large tree at maturity on favor- 
able sites, up to 7 feet in diameter and 160 feet tall. It grows 
rapidly when planted in the open but has the ability to grow well 
under the shade of hardwoods. Aside from fire, this tree has few 
serious enemies. 
Plant this tree in cool climates or in shade as a screen or back- 
ground because of its feathery, drooping branches and thick foliage, 
Western hemlock, a tree similar in appearance and habitat, grows 
along the Pacific coast south in northern California, and east in 
northern Idaho and western Montana. 
Western redcedar. 
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