Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
-
Waterer Scotch Pine
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple, Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
PINUS sylvestris
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Scotch pine, Scot pine
In Hindi
boxberry
स्कॉच पाइन
In German
boxberry
Waldkiefer
In French
boxberry
Pin sylvestre
In Spanish
boxberry
Pinus sylvestris
In Greek
boxberry
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
In Portuguese
boxberry
Pinheiro-da-escócia
In Polish
boxberry
Sosna zwyczajna
In Latin
Burning
Scott abiit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Tribe
Gaultherieae
Pineae
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Boxberry and Scot Pine
Season and care of Boxberry and Scot Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Scot Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxberry and Scot Pine Physical Information
Boxberry and Scot Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Scot Pine are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
- Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Boxberry and Scot Pine
Care of Boxberry and Scot Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Boxberry 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.