Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Canada
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Balsam fir, Fraser fir
Waterer Scotch Pine
Habitat
Hillside, Mountains, Rocky areas
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-6
3-7
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Indigo
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light 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
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seperation, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Flies, Insects, Spider Mites
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Cold, Congestion, sneezing, wheezing
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
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
Not Available
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem, Whole plant
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ABIES balsamea phanerolepis
PINUS sylvestris
Common Name
Canaan Fir
Scotch pine, Scot pine
In Hindi
कनान प्राथमिकी
स्कॉच पाइन
In German
Canaan Fir
Waldkiefer
In French
Canaan sapin
Pin sylvestre
In Spanish
Canaán abeto
Pinus sylvestris
In Greek
Χαναάν Fir
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
In Portuguese
Canaã Fir
Pinheiro-da-escócia
In Polish
Canaan Fir
Sosna zwyczajna
In Latin
Canaan abies
Scott abiit
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Pineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Canaan Fir and Scot Pine
Season and care of Canaan Fir and Scot Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Canaan Fir and Scot Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canaan Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Canaan Fir is Loam, Sand and for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canaan Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Canaan Fir and Scot Pine Physical Information
Canaan Fir and Scot Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Canaan Fir height is 1,370.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Canaan Fir and Scot Pine are as follows:
Canaan Fir flower color: Not Available
Canaan Fir leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
- Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Canaan Fir and Scot Pine
Care of Canaan Fir and Scot Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canaan Fir pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Canaan Fir 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.