Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Western United States, Canada, Mexico
Mexico
Types
Pinus albicaulis, Pinus monticola
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Habitat
Dry areas
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-11
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
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Regular watering required
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Rust
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Whole plant
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
PINUS flexilis
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
limber pine
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
limber pine
Philadelphus
In German
limber pine
Pfeifensträucher
In French
limber pine
Philadelphus
In Spanish
limber pine
Philadelphus
In Greek
εύκαμπτος πεύκο
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
limver foi
Philadelphus
In Polish
limver poszedł
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
limver abiit
Philadelphus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Hydrangeoideae
Season and Care of Limber Pine and Mock Orange
Season and care of Limber Pine and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Limber Pine and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limber Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limber Pine is Loam, Sand and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limber Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Limber Pine and Mock Orange Physical Information
Limber Pine and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Limber Pine height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Limber Pine and Mock Orange are as follows:
Limber Pine flower color:
Limber Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Limber Pine and Mock Orange
Care of Limber Pine and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limber Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Limber Pine needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.