Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia, Japan, Korea
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
sand dunes, Sandhills, Sandy areas
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Pink, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer, Winter
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Needs less 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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Nematodes, Sawfly, Scale Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
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
Antirheumatic
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Herbicide, Used as a dye
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
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS thunbergii
PINUS strobus
Common Name
Japanese Black Pine
Black Pine
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
In Hindi
Japanese Black Pine
Pinus strobus
In German
Japanese Black Pine
Weymouth-Kiefer
In French
Japonais pin noir
Pinus strobus
In Spanish
Pino Negro Japonés
Pinus strobus
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Μαύρη Πεύκη
Pinus strobus
In Portuguese
Japonês Black Pine
Pinus strobus
In Polish
Japoński sosna czarna
Sosna wejmutka
In Latin
White Pine Italica
Pinus strobus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Pineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Japanese Black Pine and White Pine
Season and care of Japanese Black Pine and White Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Black Pine and White Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Black Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Black Pine is Loam, Sand and for White Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Black Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Black Pine and White Pine Physical Information
Japanese Black Pine and White Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Black Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Black Pine and White Pine are as follows:
Japanese Black Pine flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Japanese Black Pine leaf color: Dark Green
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
- White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Japanese Black Pine and White Pine
Care of Japanese Black Pine and White Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Black 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 Japanese Black 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.