Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, Canada, Mexico
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Pinus albicaulis, Pinus monticola
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Dry areas
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-12
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS flexilis
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
limber pine
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
limber pine
Tilaka
In German
limber pine
Tilapia
In French
limber pine
Tilapia
In Spanish
limber pine
tilapia
In Greek
εύκαμπτος πεύκο
tilaka
In Portuguese
limver foi
tilaka
In Polish
limver poszedł
tilakiem
In Latin
limver abiit
tilaka
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Limber Pine and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Limber Pine and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Limber Pine and Tilaka. Limber Pine doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Limber Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Limber Pine has allergic reactions like and Tilaka has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Limber Pine and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Limber Pine and Tilaka
Season and care of Limber Pine and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Limber Pine and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limber Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limber Pine is Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Limber Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Limber Pine and Tilaka Physical Information
Limber Pine and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Limber Pine height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Limber Pine and Tilaka are as follows:
Limber Pine flower color:
Limber Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Limber Pine and Tilaka
Care of Limber Pine and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limber Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Tilaka pruning is done 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.