Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern United States
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Salt, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Not Available
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
slash pine
In Hindi
शतावर
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Gemüsespargel
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
Asperge
slash pine
In Spanish
Asparagus
pino slash
In Greek
σπαράγγι
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
Asparagus
pinho barra
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
Asparagus
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Asparagales
Pinales
Family
Liliaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Slash Pine
Season and care of Asparagus and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Slash Pine Physical Information
Asparagus and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Slash Pine are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Asparagus and Slash Pine
Care of Asparagus and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Asparagus 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.