Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
California, Mexico
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
PINUS radiata
Common Name
silky cornel
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
Kinnikinnick
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Kinnikinnick
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Kinnikinnick
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
Kinnikinnick
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
Kinnikinnick
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
Kinnikinnick
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Kinnikinnick
Monterey Pine
In Latin
Kinnikinnick
Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kinnikinnick and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Kinnikinnick and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Kinnikinnick and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kinnikinnick season is Summer and Fall and Monterey Pine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kinnikinnick and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Kinnikinnick and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kinnikinnick and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Monterey Pine flower color: Not Available
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kinnikinnick and Monterey Pine
Care of Kinnikinnick and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kinnikinnick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.