Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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California, Mexico
Types
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Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Wild lilac
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
Ceanothus
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Ceanothus
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Ceanothus
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
Ceanothus
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
Ceanothus
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
Ceanothus
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Ceanothus
Monterey Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rhamnaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Ceanothus and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Ceanothus and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Ceanothus and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ceanothus season is Summer and Monterey Pine season is Summer. The type of soil for Ceanothus is Loam and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ceanothus and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Ceanothus and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ceanothus and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Monterey Pine flower color:
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ceanothus and Monterey Pine
Care of Ceanothus and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ceanothus 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 Ceanothus 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.