Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Asia, Europe
Types
Eastern Austrian Pine, Western Austrian Pine
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Wet ground, Wet lands
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Green
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Rash, Skin rash
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Whole plant
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
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
PINUS nigra
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
European Black Pine
Thyme
In Hindi
Austrian Pine
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Schwarzkiefer
Thymian
In French
Pin noir d'Autriche
Thym
In Spanish
pino salgareño
Tomillo
In Greek
Η αυστριακή πεύκα
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Pinheiro-larício
Tomilho
In Polish
Sosna czarna
Tymianek
In Latin
Austrian Pine
Thymum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Season and Care of Austrian Pine and Thyme
Season and care of Austrian Pine and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Austrian Pine and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Austrian Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Austrian Pine is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Austrian Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Austrian Pine and Thyme Physical Information
Austrian Pine and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Austrian Pine height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Austrian Pine and Thyme are as follows:
Austrian Pine flower color: Green
Austrian Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Austrian Pine and Thyme
Care of Austrian Pine and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Austrian Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Austrian Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.