Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, California, Mexico
California, Mexico
Types
Lebombo ironwood, Giant ironwood
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Carvings, Knife handles
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
Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
OLNEYA tesota
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Ironwood
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान आइरनवुड
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Wüsteneisenholz
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
désert Ironwood
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
Ironwood desierto
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
Ironwood έρημο
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
deserto Ironwood
Monterey Pine
In Polish
pustynia Ironwood
Monterey Pine
In Latin
desert ironwood
Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Robinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Ironwood and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Desert Ironwood and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Ironwood and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Ironwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Ironwood is Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Ironwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Ironwood and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Desert Ironwood and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Ironwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Ironwood and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Desert Ironwood flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Desert Ironwood leaf color: Gray Green
Monterey Pine flower color: Not Available
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Desert Ironwood and Monterey Pine
Care of Desert Ironwood and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Ironwood 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 Desert Ironwood 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.