Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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California, Mexico
Types
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Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Habitat
open Woodlands, sandy seeps
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Dark Brown, Tan
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Does not require lot of watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
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, Dry soil, Pests and diseases, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Black Dyes, Diuretic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Fibre, Repellent, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CYTISUS 'Lena'
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Broom
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
Broom
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Besen
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
balai
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
escoba
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
σκούπα
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
vassoura
Monterey Pine
In Polish
miotła
Monterey Pine
In Latin
iuniperorum
Pine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Broom and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Broom and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Broom and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broom and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Broom and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Broom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Broom and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Care of Broom and Monterey Pine
Care of Broom and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Broom 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.