Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Japan
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
not available
Waterer Scotch Pine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Purple, Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
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
No Medicinal Use
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
PINUS sylvestris
Common Name
Japanese Burberry
Scotch pine, Scot pine
In Hindi
crimson pygmy
स्कॉच पाइन
In German
crimson pygmy
Waldkiefer
In French
crimson pygmy
Pin sylvestre
In Spanish
crimson pygmy
Pinus sylvestris
In Greek
crimson pygmy
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
In Portuguese
crimson pygmy
Pinheiro-da-escócia
In Polish
crimson pygmy
Sosna zwyczajna
In Latin
crimson pygmy
Scott abiit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Pinales
Family
Berberidaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Pineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and Scot Pine
Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and Scot Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and Scot Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Crimson Pygmy and Scot Pine Physical Information
Crimson Pygmy and Scot Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and Scot Pine are as follows:
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
- Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Scot Pine
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Scot Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Crimson Pygmy 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.