Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
California, Mexico
Types
Alexandria cycad, Encephalartos caffer, Encephalartos concinnus
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Habitat
Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ENCEPHALARTOS altensteinii
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Bread Tree, Prickly Cycad
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
Bread Tree
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Brotbaum
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Bread Arbre
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
Árbol del pan
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
ψωμί Δέντρο
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
Árvore de pão
Monterey Pine
In Polish
chleb Drzewo
Monterey Pine
In Latin
panis ligno
Pine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cycadaceae
Pinaceae
Genus
Encephalartos
Pinus
Season and Care of Bread Tree and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Bread Tree and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Bread Tree and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bread Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bread Tree is Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bread Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bread Tree and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Bread Tree and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Bread Tree height is 290.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bread Tree and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Care of Bread Tree and Monterey Pine
Care of Bread Tree and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bread Tree pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bread Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.