Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Pinus banksiana
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Habitat
Forests, Rocky areas, Rocky Ridges
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Pink, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
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
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Sawfly
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
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
Beauty Benefits
-
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
-
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
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
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS banksiana
PINUS strobus
Common Name
grey pine
scrub pine
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
In Hindi
जैक पाइन
Pinus strobus
In German
Jack Kiefer
Weymouth-Kiefer
In French
pin gris
Pinus strobus
In Spanish
jack pine
Pinus strobus
In Greek
υποδοχή πεύκο
Pinus strobus
In Portuguese
jack pine
Pinus strobus
In Polish
sosna Banksa
Sosna wejmutka
In Latin
pinus
Pinus strobus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Season and Care of Jack Pine and White Pine
Season and care of Jack Pine and White Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Jack Pine and White Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jack Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jack Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jack Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Jack Pine and White Pine Physical Information
Jack Pine and White Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Jack Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jack Pine and White Pine are as follows:
Care of Jack Pine and White Pine
Care of Jack Pine and White Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jack Pine 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 Jack Pine 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.