Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
California, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Well Drained
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Phosphorous
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Rheumatism
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORDIA boissieri
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Anacahuita, Texas Olive
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
Anacahuita
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Anacahuita
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
anacahuita
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
anacahuita
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
Anacahuita
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
Anacahuita
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Anacahuita
Monterey Pine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Boraginales
Pinales
Family
Boraginaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Anacahuita and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Anacahuita and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Anacahuita and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anacahuita season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Anacahuita is Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anacahuita is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Anacahuita and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Anacahuita and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Anacahuita height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Anacahuita and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Anacahuita flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Anacahuita leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Monterey Pine flower color: Not Available
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Anacahuita and Monterey Pine
Care of Anacahuita and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anacahuita pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Anacahuita needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.