Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, Canada
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Bolander's beach pine, Bolander pine, Shore pine
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Pink, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Mealybugs, Rust, Sawfly Larvae, Scale
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Joint pain, Muscle Pain, Pain killer, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in construction
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS contorta var latifolia
PINUS strobus
Common Name
Lodgepole Pine, shore pine, twisted pine, contorta pine
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
In Hindi
Lodgepole pine
Pinus strobus
In German
Drehkiefer
Weymouth-Kiefer
In French
Le pin tordu
Pinus strobus
In Spanish
pino Lodgepole
Pinus strobus
In Greek
lodgepole πεύκων
Pinus strobus
In Portuguese
Lodgepole pine
Pinus strobus
In Polish
lodgepole sosna
Sosna wejmutka
In Latin
contorta pinus
Pinus strobus
Phylum
Pinophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Season and Care of Lodgepole Pine and White Pine
Season and care of Lodgepole Pine and White Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Lodgepole Pine and White Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lodgepole Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lodgepole Pine is Loam, Sand and for White Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lodgepole Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Lodgepole Pine and White Pine Physical Information
Lodgepole Pine and White Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Lodgepole Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lodgepole Pine and White Pine are as follows:
Lodgepole Pine flower color:
Lodgepole Pine leaf color:
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
- White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Lodgepole Pine and White Pine
Care of Lodgepole Pine and White Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lodgepole Pine pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Lodgepole Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.