how far apart do white pines need to be spaced
as a general rule leave 6 feet between white pine trees the university of wisconsin extension recommends planting 600 to 1000 trees per acre for timber a spacing of 6 feet by 6 feet equals approximately 1200 trees per acre while an 8 by 8 foot spacing equals approximately 700 trees per acre for windbreaks plant white pines in a double or triple row leaving 8 to 15 feet between the rows in some cases spacing will be affected by the cultivar you select cultivars of white pine vary in their form from rounded to upright