Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China
Southeastern United States
Types
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Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year, very little fertilizers at a time
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Scale, Spider mites
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Asthma, Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
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Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Heart problems, Skin Disorders, Vitamin C
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
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Botanical Name
DIMOCARPUS longan
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Longan
slash pine
In Hindi
Longan
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Longan
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
longane
slash pine
In Spanish
Longan
pino slash
In Greek
Longan
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
Longan
pinho barra
In Polish
Longan
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
Longan
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Longan and Slash Pine
Season and care of Longan and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Longan and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Longan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Longan is Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Longan is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Longan and Slash Pine Physical Information
Longan and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Longan height is 910.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Longan and Slash Pine are as follows:
Longan flower color: White and Ivory
Longan leaf color: Red, Green and Dark Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Longan and Slash Pine
Care of Longan and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Longan pruning is done Don't prune in winter and No pruning needed in the early stages and Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Longan needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.