Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Longleaf is a type of pine
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Habitat
Dry areas, Sandy areas
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Red, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, brown-spot needle blight
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
-
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Allergy
-
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS palustris
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Common Name
Longleaf Pine
Umbrella plant
In Hindi
Longleaf Pine
Arboricola
Plant
In German
Longleaf Pine
arboricola
Pflanze
In French
pin des marais
arboricola
Plante
In Spanish
pino de hoja larga
arboricola
Planta
In Greek
Longleaf πεύκο
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Longleaf pinho
arboricola
Plantar
In Polish
Longleaf sosna
arboricola
Roślina
In Latin
longleaf pinus
arboricola
planta
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Longleaf Pine and Arboricola
Season and care of Longleaf Pine and Arboricola is important to know. While considering everything about Longleaf Pine and Arboricola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Longleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Longleaf Pine is Loam, Sand and for Arboricola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Longleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Longleaf Pine and Arboricola Physical Information
Longleaf Pine and Arboricola physical information is very important for comparison. Longleaf Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Longleaf Pine and Arboricola are as follows:
Longleaf Pine flower color:
Longleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
- Arboricola leaf color: Green
Care of Longleaf Pine and Arboricola
Care of Longleaf Pine and Arboricola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Longleaf Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune once the plant is tall enough and Arboricola pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Longleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.