Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Habitat
Open Forest
Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1 - 7,15 - 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
-
Birds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
-
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DAVIDIA
Pinus balfouriana
Common Name
Davidia
Foxtail pine
In Hindi
Davidia
foxtail pine
In German
Davidia
foxtail Kiefer
In French
Davidia
sétaire pin
In Spanish
Davidia
pino de cola de zorra
In Greek
Davidia
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
In Portuguese
Davidia
pinho foxtail
In Polish
Davidia
włośnica sosny
In Latin
Davidia
panicum pinus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
Davidioideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Davidia and Foxtail pine
Season and care of Davidia and Foxtail pine is important to know. While considering everything about Davidia and Foxtail pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Davidia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Foxtail pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Davidia is Loam and for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Davidia is Acidic, Neutral and for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Davidia and Foxtail pine Physical Information
Davidia and Foxtail pine physical information is very important for comparison. Davidia height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Davidia and Foxtail pine are as follows:
Davidia flower color: White
Davidia leaf color: Green
Foxtail pine flower color:
- Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Care of Davidia and Foxtail pine
Care of Davidia and Foxtail pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Davidia pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Davidia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.