Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Tan
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
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
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
AFROCARPUS gracilior
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
slash pine
In Hindi
फर्न पाइन
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Fern Pinien
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
pin Fern
slash pine
In Spanish
pino helecho
pino slash
In Greek
Fern πεύκο
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
pinho Fern
pinho barra
In Polish
Fern sosna
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
Fern pinus
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Not Available
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Podocarpaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Fern Pine and Slash Pine
Season and care of Fern Pine and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Fern Pine and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Fern Pine and Slash Pine Physical Information
Fern Pine and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Fern Pine and Slash Pine are as follows:
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Fern Pine and Slash Pine
Care of Fern Pine and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fern Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Slash 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.