Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Eastern Australia
Types
Eastern Austrian Pine, Western Austrian Pine
Shrub
Habitat
Wet ground, Wet lands
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Rash, Skin rash
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS nigra
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
European Black Pine
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
Austrian Pine
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Schwarzkiefer
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Pin noir d'Autriche
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
pino salgareño
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Η αυστριακή πεύκα
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Pinheiro-larício
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Sosna czarna
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Austrian Pine
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Austrian Pine and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Austrian Pine and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Austrian Pine and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Austrian Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Austrian Pine is Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Austrian Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Austrian Pine and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Austrian Pine and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Austrian Pine height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Austrian Pine and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Austrian Pine flower color: Green
Austrian Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Austrian Pine and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Austrian Pine and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Austrian Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Austrian Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.