Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Pinus banksiana
Quamash
Habitat
Forests, Rocky areas, Rocky Ridges
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Armillaria mellea, Brown Rot, Red blotch, Tar spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Sawfly
Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PINUS banksiana
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
grey pine
scrub pine
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In German
Jack Kiefer
Camas
In Spanish
jack pine
Camas
In Greek
υποδοχή πεύκο
Camas
In Portuguese
jack pine
Camas
In Polish
sosna Banksa
Camas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Order
Pinales
Asparagales
Family
Pinaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Jack Pine and Camas
Wondering what are the properties of Jack Pine and Camas? We provide you with everything About Jack Pine and Camas. Jack Pine has thorns and Camas doesn't have thorns. Also Jack Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Jack Pine has allergic reactions like and Camas 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 Jack Pine and Camas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jack Pine and Camas
Season and care of Jack Pine and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Jack Pine and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jack Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Camas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jack Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Jack Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jack Pine and Camas Physical Information
Jack Pine and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Jack Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Camas height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Jack Pine and Camas are as follows:
Care of Jack Pine and Camas
Care of Jack Pine and Camas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jack Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jack Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.