Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
it is a variety of pine
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Habitat
Fields
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, High-phosphorous fertilizers used, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Black root rot, Root rot
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Wood is used for making furniture
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PINUS taeda
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Loblolly Pine
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
loblolly pine
रजत बाबा
In German
Weihrauchkiefer
Silver Sage
In French
pin à encens
Silver Sage
In Spanish
pino taeda
silver Sage
In Greek
loblolly πεύκο
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Pinus taeda
silver Sage
In Polish
Loblolly sosna
silver Sage
In Latin
pinea taeda
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Loblolly Pine and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Loblolly Pine and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Loblolly Pine and Silver Sage. Loblolly Pine doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Loblolly Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Loblolly Pine has allergic reactions like Asthma and Skin rash and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Loblolly Pine and Silver Sage
Season and care of Loblolly Pine and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Loblolly Pine and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loblolly Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Loblolly Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Loblolly Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Loblolly Pine and Silver Sage Physical Information
Loblolly Pine and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Loblolly Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Loblolly Pine and Silver Sage are as follows:
Loblolly Pine flower color:
Loblolly Pine leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Loblolly Pine and Silver Sage
Care of Loblolly Pine and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loblolly Pine pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Loblolly Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering. Whereas, in summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.