Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
Southeastern United States
Types
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Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
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Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
slash pine
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Applemint Baum
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
Applemint Arbre
slash pine
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
pino slash
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
pinho barra
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
Applemint ligno
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Applemint and Slash Pine
Season and care of Applemint and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Applemint and Slash Pine Physical Information
Applemint and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Slash Pine are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Applemint and Slash Pine
Care of Applemint and Slash 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 Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.