Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
it is a variety of pine
Tropical Fruit Tree
Number of Varieties
10
10
Habitat
Fields
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblong or Lanceolate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, organic fertlizers
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Black root rot, Root rot
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Wood is used for making furniture
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS taeda
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Loblolly Pine
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
loblolly pine
Elephant Apple
In German
Weihrauchkiefer
Elefant von Apple
In French
pin à encens
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
pino taeda
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
loblolly πεύκο
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
Pinus taeda
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Loblolly sosna
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
pinea taeda
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Dilleniales
Family
Pinaceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Loblolly Pine and Elephant Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Loblolly Pine and Elephant Apple? We provide you with everything About Loblolly Pine and Elephant Apple. Loblolly Pine doesn't have thorns and Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Loblolly Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Loblolly Pine has allergic reactions like Asthma and Skin rash and Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like Asthma and Skin rash. 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 Loblolly Pine and Elephant Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Loblolly Pine and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Loblolly Pine and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Loblolly Pine and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loblolly Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Loblolly Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Loblolly Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Loblolly Pine and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Loblolly Pine and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Loblolly Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Loblolly Pine and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Loblolly Pine flower color:
Loblolly Pine leaf color: Green
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Loblolly Pine and Elephant Apple
Care of Loblolly Pine and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loblolly Pine pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Loblolly Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.