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
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Pinus banksiana
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
Forests, Rocky areas, Rocky Ridges
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-8
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
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
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Armillaria mellea, Brown Rot, Red blotch, Tar spot
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Allergy
-
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PINUS banksiana
SCILLA
Common Name
grey pine
scrub pine
Squill
In German
Jack Kiefer
Squill
In French
pin gris
Squille
In Spanish
jack pine
Escila
In Greek
υποδοχή πεύκο
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
jack pine
Cila
In Polish
sosna Banksa
Cebulica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Jack Pine and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Jack Pine and Squill? We provide you with everything About Jack Pine and Squill. Jack Pine has thorns and Squill doesn't have thorns. Also Jack Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Jack Pine has allergic reactions like and Squill 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 Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jack Pine and Squill
Season and care of Jack Pine and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Jack Pine and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jack Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Squill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jack Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Squill is while the PH of soil for Jack Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Squill is .
Jack Pine and Squill Physical Information
Jack Pine and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Jack Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Jack Pine and Squill are as follows:
Care of Jack Pine and Squill
Care of Jack Pine and Squill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jack Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squill pruning is done . In summer Jack Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.