Native Species Planting Guide for New York City

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Pinus strobus Eastern White Pine


Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FACU Soil: pH 4.0-6.5


Form/Color Evergreen; conical to ovoid; 75'-100'; 50'- Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
75'; light green spring and bright green Tolerance: tolerance.
summer, fall, and winter; medium grower.


Urban Intolerant of soil compaction, sensitive


Tolerance: to ozone.


Habitat: North-facing slopes, sheltered coves,


rocky stream edges, steep rocky land.
Ecosystem Very high wildlife value for songbirds,
Services: upland birds, and small birds.


Hydrology: Moderately poor to well drainage.


Ornamental Conical form, evergreen foliage.
Value: Compatibility:


Salt Intolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Typical roosting place for owls; long


lifespan.
Shade Moderately tolerant of shade.
Tolerance:


Pinus virginiana Virginia Pine


Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: UPL Soil: pH 4.6-7.9


Form/Color Evergreen; irregular form; reaches 30'. Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
Cones egg-shaped and numerous Tolerance: tolerance.


remaining on the tree a long time.


Urban Tolerant of soil compaction,
Tolerance: wounding, and fill.


Habitat: Dry , sandy, or sterile soil.


Ecosystem High wildlife value for white-tailed
Services: deer and other small mammals.


Hydrology: Drought tolerant.


Ornamental Irregular form, persisting cones,


Value: evergreen foliage. Compatibility:


Salt Intolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Moderate lifespan, fast grower.


Shade Intolerant of shade.
Tolerance:

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