Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
it is a variety of pine
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Habitat
Fields
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Lots of watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Black root rot, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Wood is used for making furniture
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS taeda
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
Common Name
Loblolly Pine
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
In Hindi
loblolly pine
Buddha's Hand
Tree
In German
Weihrauchkiefer
Buddhas Hand
Baum
In French
pin à encens
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
In Spanish
pino taeda
Mano de Buda
Árbol
In Greek
loblolly πεύκο
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pinus taeda
Mão de Buda
Árvore
In Polish
Loblolly sosna
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
In Latin
pinea taeda
Buddha manus
Arbor
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Loblolly Pine and Buddha's Hand
Season and care of Loblolly Pine and Buddha's Hand is important to know. While considering everything about Loblolly Pine and Buddha's Hand Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loblolly Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buddha's Hand season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Loblolly Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Loblolly Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Loblolly Pine and Buddha's Hand Physical Information
Loblolly Pine and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Loblolly Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Loblolly Pine and Buddha's Hand are as follows:
Loblolly Pine flower color:
Loblolly Pine leaf color: Green
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
- Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Loblolly Pine and Buddha's Hand
Care of Loblolly Pine and Buddha's Hand include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loblolly Pine pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Loblolly Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.