Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Canada, Mexico
Canary Islands
Types
Pinus albicaulis, Pinus monticola
Lotus berthelotii
Habitat
Dry areas
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
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
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
-
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Rust
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Attracts
-
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Bark
-
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PINUS flexilis
LOTUS berthelotii
Common Name
limber pine
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
In Hindi
limber pine
Parrot's Beak
In German
limber pine
Papageienschnabel
In French
limber pine
Le Bec de perroquet
In Spanish
limber pine
Pico de loro
In Greek
εύκαμπτος πεύκο
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
In Portuguese
limver foi
Bico do Papagaio
In Polish
limver poszedł
Dziób papugi
In Latin
limver abiit
Parrot rostri
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Limber Pine and Parrot's Beak
Season and care of Limber Pine and Parrot's Beak is important to know. While considering everything about Limber Pine and Parrot's Beak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limber Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limber Pine is Loam, Sand and for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limber Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Limber Pine and Parrot's Beak Physical Information
Limber Pine and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Limber Pine height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Limber Pine and Parrot's Beak are as follows:
Limber Pine flower color:
Limber Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
- Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Limber Pine and Parrot's Beak
Care of Limber Pine and Parrot's Beak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limber Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Limber Pine needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.