Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Tan
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Littleleaf disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Inner Bark, Wood
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
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Botanical Name
AFROCARPUS gracilior
PINUS echinata
Common Name
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
Shortleaf Pine
In Hindi
फर्न पाइन
Shortleaf Pine
In German
Fern Pinien
Shortleaf Pine
In French
pin Fern
Shortleaf Pine
In Spanish
pino helecho
Shortleaf pino
In Greek
Fern πεύκο
Shortleaf Pine
In Portuguese
pinho Fern
Shortleaf Pine
In Polish
Fern sosna
Shortleaf Pine
In Latin
Fern pinus
Pinus Shortleaf
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Podocarpaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Faboideae
Pinoideae
Properties of Fern Pine and Shortleaf Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Fern Pine and Shortleaf Pine? We provide you with everything About Fern Pine and Shortleaf Pine. Fern Pine doesn't have thorns and Shortleaf Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Fern Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Fern Pine has allergic reactions like and Shortleaf 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 Fern Pine and Shortleaf Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fern Pine and Shortleaf Pine
Season and care of Fern Pine and Shortleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Fern Pine and Shortleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam and for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Fern Pine and Shortleaf Pine Physical Information
Fern Pine and Shortleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Fern Pine and Shortleaf Pine are as follows:
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
- Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fern Pine and Shortleaf Pine
Care of Fern Pine and Shortleaf Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fern Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shortleaf Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.