Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1 - 7,15 - 17
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
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Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, 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
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
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Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Pinus balfouriana
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Foxtail pine
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
foxtail pine
In German
Applemint Baum
foxtail Kiefer
In French
Applemint Arbre
sétaire pin
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
pino de cola de zorra
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
pinho foxtail
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
włośnica sosny
In Latin
Applemint ligno
panicum pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Faboideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Applemint and Foxtail pine
Season and care of Applemint and Foxtail pine is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Foxtail pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Foxtail pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Applemint and Foxtail pine Physical Information
Applemint and Foxtail pine physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Foxtail pine are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Foxtail pine flower color:
- Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Care of Applemint and Foxtail pine
Care of Applemint and Foxtail pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.