Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Canada
Types
Freestone, Clingstone
Austrian Pine, Caribbean Pine, Eastern White Pine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Asthma, Rash, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for animals, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Used to establish native woodland, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as firewood, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
PINUS rigida
Common Name
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
Southern Pine, Black Pine, Torch Pine
In German
Donut Pfirsich
Pitch pine
In French
Donut Peach
pitch pine
In Spanish
Donut Peach
pino
In Greek
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
πίσσα πεύκο
In Portuguese
Donut Peach
resina de pinheiro
In Polish
Donut Peach
Pitch sosny
In Latin
Donut Peach
pice pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cetoniinae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Donut Peach and Pitch Pine
Season and care of Donut Peach and Pitch Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Donut Peach and Pitch Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Donut Peach season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pitch Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand and for Pitch Pine is Dry, Sandy while the PH of soil for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pitch Pine is Acidic.
Donut Peach and Pitch Pine Physical Information
Donut Peach and Pitch Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Pitch Pine height is 3,000.00 cm and width 76.00 cm. The color specification of Donut Peach and Pitch Pine are as follows:
Donut Peach flower color: Pink
Donut Peach leaf color: Green
Pitch Pine flower color: Green
- Pitch Pine leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Donut Peach and Pitch Pine
Care of Donut Peach and Pitch Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Pitch Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Donut Peach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pitch Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.