Since it will become a large tree, it needs adequate room to develop properly. On favorable sites, white pine sometimes grows too fast to retain its dense foliage. This can be avoided by pruning the tree to increase its density. However, in pruning white pine, note that needles are not produced evenly along the stem but are clustered near the tip. When the tip is cut back, some needles must be left on the remaining portion or the twig will die back to last year's growth.
White pine is sensitive to air pollution.
Therefore it is not a good choice for planting in city conditions. The long, stiff needles of Austrian pine are produced in bundles of two. They are a deep, dark green color that makes the plant excellent to use as a background for small trees with colorful flowers or ornamental fruit. It is relatively resistant to air pollutants and will grow on a wide range of soil types. However, it is susceptible to a serious fungal tip blight disease.