Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Australia
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
1 - 7,15 - 17
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Pinus balfouriana
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Foxtail pine
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
foxtail pine
Blue Hibiscus
In German
foxtail Kiefer
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
sétaire pin
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
pino de cola de zorra
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
pinho foxtail
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
włośnica sosny
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
panicum pinus
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Foxtail pine and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Foxtail pine and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail pine and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Foxtail pine and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Foxtail pine and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Foxtail pine and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Foxtail pine flower color: Not Available
Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Foxtail pine and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Foxtail pine and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Foxtail pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.