Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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California, Mexico
Types
Thymus citriodorus
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Root rot
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
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
-
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
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
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Zitronenthymian
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
citron Thyme
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
citron Thyme
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
Monterey Pine
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
Monterey Pine
In Latin
lemon Thyme
Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Thyme and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Monterey Pine flower color:
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lemon Thyme and Monterey Pine
Care of Lemon Thyme and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Lemon Thyme 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.