Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China
California, Mexico
Types
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Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year, very little fertilizers at a time
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Scale, Spider mites
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
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Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
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Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Heart problems, Skin Disorders, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DIMOCARPUS longan
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Longan
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
Longan
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Longan
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
longane
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
Longan
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
Longan
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
Longan
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Longan
Monterey Pine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Longan and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Longan and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Longan and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Longan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Longan is Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Longan is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Longan and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Longan and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Longan height is 910.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Longan and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Longan flower color: White and Ivory
Longan leaf color: Red, Green and Dark Green
Monterey Pine flower color:
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Longan and Monterey Pine
Care of Longan and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Longan pruning is done Don't prune in winter and No pruning needed in the early stages and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Longan needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.