Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Waterer Scotch Pine
Habitat
River side
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 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
Pink, Red, White
Purple, Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
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
Not Available
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
PINUS sylvestris
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Scotch pine, Scot pine
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
स्कॉच पाइन
In German
Eukalyptus
Waldkiefer
In French
Eucalyptus
Pin sylvestre
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Pinus sylvestris
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Pinheiro-da-escócia
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Sosna zwyczajna
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Scott abiit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Scot Pine
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Scot Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Scot Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Scot Pine season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Scot Pine Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Scot Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Scot Pine are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
- Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Scot Pine
Care of Eucalyptus and Scot Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Eucalyptus 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.