Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Types of Coniferous Trees Around Ponds

I don't know about White Pine needles. As the trees mature there are a LOT of needles, a LOT. I've seen 10" dia. branches snap off of white pine trees due to ice and snow.

If I had my preference I would plant trees so that no organic matter makes it to the ponds, be it needles or leaves. The ponds will have less nutrient loading without organics galling into them than other ponds that have leaves/needles falling into them. Less nutrient loading means less algae problems down the road.