Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Western United States, Canada
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
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Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
Deep Red, Pink, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs watering once a week
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Mountain pine beetle, White pine blister rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Hay fever, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Antiseptic, Diuretic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used as a thickener in soups, Used for making green dye, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
PINUS albicaulis 'Glauca'
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Whitebark Pine, White Pine, Pitch Pine
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
Whitebark Pine
In German
Elefant von Apple
Whitebark Pine
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Pin à écorce blanche
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Whitebark pino
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
Whitebark Pine
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Whitebark Pine
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Whitebark Pine
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Pinus albicaulis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Pinales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Properties of Elephant Apple and Whitebark Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Apple and Whitebark Pine? We provide you with everything About Elephant Apple and Whitebark Pine. Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns and Whitebark Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like and Whitebark Pine has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Elephant Apple and Whitebark Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Whitebark Pine
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Whitebark Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Whitebark Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Whitebark Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Whitebark Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Whitebark Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Apple and Whitebark Pine Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Whitebark Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Whitebark Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Whitebark Pine are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Whitebark Pine flower color: Deep Red, Pink and Purple
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Care of Elephant Apple and Whitebark Pine
Care of Elephant Apple and Whitebark Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Whitebark Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Whitebark Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.