Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Russia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
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
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
PINUS strobus
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
In Hindi
Blackwort
Pinus strobus
In German
Blackwort
Weymouth-Kiefer
In French
Blackwort
Pinus strobus
In Spanish
Blackwort
Pinus strobus
In Greek
Blackwort
Pinus strobus
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Pinus strobus
In Polish
Blackwort
Sosna wejmutka
In Latin
Blackwort
Pinus strobus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and White Pine
Season and care of Comfrey and White Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and White Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for White Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and White Pine Physical Information
Comfrey and White Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and White Pine are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
- White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Comfrey and White Pine
Care of Comfrey and White Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.