Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Africa
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Perennial
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Pink, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
PINUS strobus
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
In Hindi
African Iris
Pinus strobus
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Weymouth-Kiefer
In French
African Iris
Pinus strobus
In Spanish
Iris africano
Pinus strobus
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Pinus strobus
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Pinus strobus
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Sosna wejmutka
In Latin
African Iris
Pinus strobus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Asparagales
Pinales
Family
Iridaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Iridoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of African Iris and White Pine
Season and care of African Iris and White Pine is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and White Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
African Iris and White Pine Physical Information
African Iris and White Pine physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and White Pine are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
- White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of African Iris and White Pine
Care of African Iris and White Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.