Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Darjeeling Red , Donald Lowndes , Superba
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
High elevation
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Pink, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Root Division, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Stomach pain
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, bank hedging, Cottage Garden
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
Skin irritation
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
bowel syndrome, Gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Root, Root bark
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Container, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'
PINUS strobus
Common Name
Dragon's Eye Fleeceflower, Fleeceflower
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
In Hindi
fleeceflower
Pinus strobus
In German
fleeceflower
Weymouth-Kiefer
In French
fleeceflower
Pinus strobus
In Spanish
Polygonum affine
Pinus strobus
In Greek
fleeceflower
Pinus strobus
In Portuguese
fleeceflower
Pinus strobus
In Polish
fleeceflower
Sosna wejmutka
In Latin
fleeceflower
Pinus strobus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Coniferophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Pinopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Polygonaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Fleeceflower and White Pine
Season and care of Fleeceflower and White Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Fleeceflower and White Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fleeceflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fleeceflower is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fleeceflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Fleeceflower and White Pine Physical Information
Fleeceflower and White Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Fleeceflower height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Fleeceflower and White Pine are as follows:
Fleeceflower flower color: White
Fleeceflower leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Silver
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
- White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Fleeceflower and White Pine
Care of Fleeceflower and White Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fleeceflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Fleeceflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.