Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Southeastern United States
Types
Mareer, Manjak
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
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Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
slash pine
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Cordia subcordata
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
Cordia subcordata
slash pine
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
pino slash
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
pinho barra
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Kou and Slash Pine
Season and care of Kou and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Kou and Slash Pine Physical Information
Kou and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Kou and Slash Pine are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Kou and Slash Pine
Care of Kou and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.