Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Waterer Scotch Pine
Habitat
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Green
Purple, Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
-
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
NOLINA microcarpa
PINUS sylvestris
Common Name
Sacahuista, Palmilla
Scotch pine, Scot pine
In Hindi
Bear Grass
स्कॉच पाइन
In German
Bärn-Gras
Waldkiefer
In French
ours Herbe
Pin sylvestre
In Spanish
Hierba de oso
Pinus sylvestris
In Greek
αρκούδα Grass
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
In Portuguese
bear Grass
Pinheiro-da-escócia
In Polish
miś Trawa
Sosna zwyczajna
In Latin
herbas ferunt
Scott abiit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
-
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Bear Grass and Scot Pine
Season and care of Bear Grass and Scot Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Bear Grass and Scot Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bear Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand and for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Bear Grass and Scot Pine Physical Information
Bear Grass and Scot Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Bear Grass and Scot Pine are as follows:
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
- Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Bear Grass and Scot Pine
Care of Bear Grass and Scot Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bear Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Bear Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.