Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, meadows, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water once every two or three weeks
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove the old foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, 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
Antiasthamatic, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Poultice
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Used as umbrellas by Japanese children, Used as walking sticks, Used like rhubarb
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
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Not Available
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur
slash pine
In Hindi
Giant Butterbur
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Riesen Pestwurz
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
géant Butterbur
slash pine
In Spanish
gigante petasita
pino slash
In Greek
Giant Butterbur
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
Carrapicho gigante
pinho barra
In Polish
Giant Lepiężnik
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
Giant Butterbur
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Butterbur and Slash Pine
Season and care of Giant Butterbur and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Butterbur and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Butterbur and Slash Pine Physical Information
Giant Butterbur and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Butterbur and Slash Pine are as follows:
Giant Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Giant Butterbur leaf color: Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Butterbur and Slash Pine
Care of Giant Butterbur and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Butterbur pruning is done Remove the old foliage and Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Butterbur 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.