Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Western United States, Canada, Mexico
Europe, Northern America
Types
Pinus albicaulis, Pinus monticola
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Habitat
Dry areas
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Rust
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Flowers
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PINUS flexilis
Syringa
Common Name
limber pine
Lilac
In Hindi
limber pine
बकाइन
In German
limber pine
Flieder
In French
limber pine
lilas
In Spanish
limber pine
lila
In Greek
εύκαμπτος πεύκο
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
limver foi
lilás
In Polish
limver poszedł
liliowy
In Latin
limver abiit
lilac
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Limber Pine and Lilacs
Season and care of Limber Pine and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Limber Pine and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limber Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lilacs season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limber Pine is Loam, Sand and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Limber Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Limber Pine and Lilacs Physical Information
Limber Pine and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Limber Pine height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Limber Pine and Lilacs are as follows:
Limber Pine flower color: Not Available
Limber Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Limber Pine and Lilacs
Care of Limber Pine and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limber Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Limber Pine needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.